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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
the golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
the prestigious prep school prides itself on being widely regarded as the epitome of tradition and old-fashioned values in his finely tailored suit, he was the very epitome of style and sophistication
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as in classic
the most perfect type or example
Mahatma Gandhi is often cited as the epitome of resolute reformer who uses nonviolence to bring about social and political change
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Recent Examples of epitome
The Omnia Bracelet, another signature piece, embodies the epitome of love with the same heart motif from the brand into a cupid’s bow.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Sep. 2024
With only 150 pieces available worldwide, this rare MCM Parfum is the epitome of an exclusive holiday gift.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
No movie leaving Netflix this month triggers my nostalgia more than Save the Last Dance, which, in my mind, is the epitome of 2000s-era teen dramas.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Currently 20 percent off in select colors, these joggers are the epitome of comfort, style, and versatility.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Sep. 2024
With only 150 pieces available worldwide, this rare MCM Parfum is the epitome of an exclusive holiday gift.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
No movie leaving Netflix this month triggers my nostalgia more than Save the Last Dance, which, in my mind, is the epitome of 2000s-era teen dramas.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Currently 20 percent off in select colors, these joggers are the epitome of comfort, style, and versatility.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitome
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Officers were dispatched to Mahomes' house in Belton, Missouri, roughly 28 miles south of Kansas City, shortly after midnight Oct. 6, an incident summary from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office shows.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In addition, the Politico summary of the the ACP’s 171 College Towns found that in recent elections, 38 have flipped from red to blue since the 2000 presidential election, while only seven have gone the other way, from blue to red.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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These stories are then used as a tool to vividly imagine living that dream life, thus reinforcing their manifestation practice.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Clearly, more research needs to be done on gender differences in terms of the risks and manifestations of various diseases, as well as responses to treatments.Stacey Colino, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Pressman Film, the indie producer founded by the late Edward Pressman and behind classics from Wall Street to American Psycho, has broken new ground in film financing with the first slate listed on popular investment platform Republic.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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The meal features a 16- to 18-pound roast turkey and eight sides including classics like homemade Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes with Giblet Gravy, and Sweet Potatoes topped with Marshmallows & Maple Syrup, For $30, an Apple or Pumpkin Pie can be added.Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The stage was set for the Fourth, whose five movements add up to a summa of Bartók’s art, by turns tenaciously labored, sinuously swirling, nocturnally eerie, pizzicato-punchy, and flat-out wild.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
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Alas, Dostoevsky — all of whose major characters clearly embody aspects of his own extremist personality — died in 1881, shortly after completing this summa of his most deeply felt themes and obsessions.Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
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This latest incarnation prescribes a state statute that would govern the development of the legal market, rather than a constitutional amendment.Zack Huffman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, and Jey Uso have reformed as the original incarnation of the Bloodline, but the team-up came under one condition: the former Undisputed WWE Universal Championship has to treat his cousins as equals.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The political scientist Joseph Nye has argued that these American ideals are a core component of U.S. soft power.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Proponents of the movement argue that support for Trump among men points to differing ideals for women's rights.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 9 Nov. 2024
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In between, the outlines of their homeland shifted again and again, with the Napoleonic invasion of Hessen, in 1806, the Congress of Vienna and post-Napoleonic redivisions of Europe, and, eventually, the rise of Otto von Bismarck.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The broad outline for the event is based on an account from a senior Harris campaign official, granted anonymity to discuss sensitive planning around a speech that still is not completely closed to tweaks.Philip Elliott, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Paramount Nearly every TV show that Taylor Sheridan has ever produced has been, in essence, a crime drama.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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The tools take advantage of Generative adversarial networks, which, in essence, try to trick the AI algorithm with incorrect (i.e., adversarial) data.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Epitome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitome. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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