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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game"
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomize
The rest, for better or worse, epitomize what the USA does better than any other: the powerful ability to reimagine.
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Julian Randall, Essence, 3 July 2025
An elegant property that epitomizes Lake Como sophistication, this Liberty-style house was built in 1909 and has been restored to emphasize its Art Nouveau character.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025
Memorial Day might be the unofficial start to summer, but the Fourth of July is the holiday that most epitomizes it.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 July 2025
And none better epitomize the uniquely Audi blend of subtlety, speed, and style than the S6 and RS 6.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
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Julian Randall, Essence, 3 July 2025
An elegant property that epitomizes Lake Como sophistication, this Liberty-style house was built in 1909 and has been restored to emphasize its Art Nouveau character.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025
Memorial Day might be the unofficial start to summer, but the Fourth of July is the holiday that most epitomizes it.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 July 2025
And none better epitomize the uniquely Audi blend of subtlety, speed, and style than the S6 and RS 6.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
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In mere seconds, AI can summarize long reports, write emails in our tone and even generate strategic recommendations.—
Brent Dykes,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Apple Intelligence, which arrived in 2024 following the iPhone 16’s September launch, includes tools that can summarize notifications, transcribe phone calls, erase objects in photos, and use an iPhone’s camera to search Google or prompt ChatGPT and create images.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Margaret Qualley is used to embodying larger than life characters on screen.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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Van Persie’s bright but brief flame at United embodies the tension between short-term success and sustainable long-term performance that is at the heart of all transfer decisions.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Odds For Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier There are plenty of fight options for UFC 318, but as outlined above, the Holloway-Poirier fight will headline Saturday night.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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On her Instagram post for her second week of the challenge, Miller outlined her expenses: Regular bills: $291.88 (That also included $21.65 for subscriptions like streaming services, which Miller said doesn't make sense to cancel for a month and restart).—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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President Donald Trump has expressed his support for the collective defense offered by NATO in a reversal of his previous criticism of the alliance.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Our conversation moved on to the impact of the tariffs on the U.S. wine industry, and Jim expressed his concern over this situation.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Back in June, Offerman responded to conservative media figure Michael Flynn Jr., who used a gif of Ron throwing a computer in a dumpster in a Parks and Rec episode to symbolize his disdain for Pride Month.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The raid captured national attention, with Peanut's death symbolizing an out-of-control local government to some.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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For companies exploring how to incorporate AI into their ESG strategies, some lessons can be learned from IKEA’s approach.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The new school will incorporate part of the existing school into its design.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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