epitomes

noun

Definition of epitomesnext
plural of epitome
1
as in summaries
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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2
as in manifestations
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 perfections
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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  1. summaries
  2. manifestations
  3. incarnations
  4. classics
  5. icons
Noun
  • These audio summaries aren’t robotic recitations of facts.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Sponsored panels placed above, below and within the summaries have begun suggesting products related to the search query.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of summaries
Noun
  • Some of them are hopeful manifestations for the remix album and others are definitely just for the lulz.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The clinical manifestations and direct impact on the heart, lungs, and other organs will be measured in the next phase of study.
    Bill Frist, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of manifestations
Noun
  • The difference in scope is so vast, so astronomical, that these penalties are unrecognizable from their prior incarnations.
    Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Not only is he not mentioned in Tolkien’s original text, there isn’t even anyone like him in previous incarnations of LOTR.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of incarnations
Noun
  • The eight celebrities and their partners will be divided into two teams of eight, competing against each other in an exciting showdown to the tune of two Disney classics.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The film traces the history of the production house, which has created classics like The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula and The Quartermass Xperiment, and will be on show at the upcoming American Film Market.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of classics
Noun
  • And like so many Hollywood icons, the Roosevelt isnt afraid of reinventing itself in the form of a recent transformation to its two beloved penthouse suites, the Gable and Lombard Penthouse and the Johnny Grant Apartment.
    Glamour, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Apps could serve as branding too, because their icons—which are also business logos—were sitting on your smartphone screen.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of icons
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