Synonyms

epitomize

American

[ih-pit-uh-mahyz] / ɪˈpɪt əˌmaɪz /

especially British, epitomise

verb (used with object)

epitomized, epitomizing

to contain or represent in small compass; serve as a typical example of; typify.

This meadow epitomizes the beauty of the whole area.
to make an epitome of.

to epitomize an argument.

epitomize British

/ ɪˈpɪtəˌmaɪz /

verb

to be a personification of; typify
to make an epitome of

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Other Word Forms

epitomist noun
epitomization noun
epitomizer noun
unepitomized adjective

Etymology

Origin of epitomize

First recorded in 1590–1600; epitom(e) + -ize

Example Sentences

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A deal epitomizing the new era of resource nationalism was unveiled Wednesday when Glencore agreed to sell a stake in two African copper mines to a consortium backed by the U.S. government.

From MarketWatch

For me, his dilemma epitomizes both the potential and pitfalls of investing in private assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, the sedan’s demise epitomizes the dramatic change occurring—yet again—at Tesla as Musk takes on his next big gamble: reshaping the carmaker into a robotics company.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ship’s journey epitomizes a moment of peak globalization that could be coming to an end.

From The Wall Street Journal

Few venues epitomized the passion of live music like small, scrappy all-ages venue Chain Reaction.

From Los Angeles Times

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