epitomize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to contain or represent in small compass; serve as a typical example of; typify.
This meadow epitomizes the beauty of the whole area.
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to make an epitome of.
to epitomize an argument.
verb
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to be a personification of; typify
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to make an epitome of
Other Word Forms
- epitomist noun
- epitomization noun
- epitomizer noun
- unepitomized adjective
Etymology
Origin of epitomize
Example Sentences
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“Because the state is young and its cities and institutions are not bound by the weight of tradition,” he wrote in 2002, “like an unfinished canvas, Arizona still epitomizes the frontier.”
“Their play style is relentless. I think of so many plays in games where guys are fighting that extra inch and those guys epitomize that.”
From Los Angeles Times
It continues to shield the group from enforcement action by the Lebanese government, epitomized by Beirut’s failure to prevent Hezbollah from projecting Nasrallah’s image onto Raouche Rock or to respond with meaningful punitive actions.
“To me, he kind of epitomizes a lot of the success that we’ve had looking back,” Friedman said.
From Los Angeles Times
The moment epitomizes the approach of this adaptation, which begins its world-premiere run Tuesday at La Jolla Playhouse: take the most memorable parts of the movie and turn up the volume for the stage.
From Los Angeles Times
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