epitomize
verb (used with object)
to contain or represent in small compass; serve as a typical example of; typify.
epitomizes
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present tense formof epitomize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Since its excellence needs no explaining, here are a few others that are as worthy of our appreciation, including a heartwarming duet that epitomizes Parton’s universal appeal.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
Emmy-nominated for reality competition series and reality host, “Top Chef: Carolinas” epitomizes Kish’s swift remaking of the role in her own image.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The fund, founded in 1929, epitomizes Vanguard Group founder Jack Bogle’s values —own a balanced mix of stocks and bonds, and keep your costs down.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
“The Helicoide epitomizes the bid for a really rapid urban modernization,” said Lisa Blackmore, co-editor of a book on the Helicoide titled “Downward Spiral: El Helicoide’s Descent from Mall to Prison.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
It is a truism that man epitomizes the universe.
From Cosmic Consciousness by Alexander J. (Alexander James) McIvor-Tyndall
