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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
Their series win over the Padres this week epitomized it all.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
Quincy Jones’ ventures, from music production at Mercury Records to his contributions to black music magazines, epitomize how leaders who think expansively can reshape industries.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
This is an approach that has always epitomized Mono-ha, the School of Things.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
To many critics, diamonds epitomize this controversy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
Quincy Jones’ ventures, from music production at Mercury Records to his contributions to black music magazines, epitomize how leaders who think expansively can reshape industries.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
This is an approach that has always epitomized Mono-ha, the School of Things.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
To many critics, diamonds epitomize this controversy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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How To Perform An Effective Review A performance review should summarize the employee’s performance, provide clear next steps and discuss any salary changes.Sean Manning, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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This document, according to the U.S. attorney’s office for the Eastern District of New York, summarized the amounts the Indian energy company was owed by Azure Power, previously listed on the NYSE, for bribing Indian government officials.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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These projects fully embody our brand: both reflect our dedication to manufacturing, attention to detail and quality materials and the Italian spirit and creativity that have always characterized Colnago.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sands, so good in & Juliet and To Kill A Mockingbird, embodies the story’s moral force without coming across as off-putting or smug, while Duvall captures the tragedy of a man whose long life has left him ill-prepared for what fate has in store.Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Williams recently delivered a binder of documents outlining his proposals to City Council President Mary Sheffield and provided a copy to BridgeDetroit.Malachi Barrett, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
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Other readers say the book offers real-life examples for managing your money and outlines several steps (called baby steps) to build a budget and get out of debt.Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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India’s anti-monopolies regulator earlier this year expressed concern about a concentration of cricket rights in the hands of Reliance Industries (Viacom18, Jio) and Disney.Patrick Frater, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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The compassion of Jesus is expressed in many stories throughout the Bible.Gerry Tucker, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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