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epitomize

verb
epit·​o·​mize | \ i-ˈpi-tə-ˌmÄ«z How to pronounce epitomize (audio) \
epitomized; epitomizing

Definition of epitomize

transitive verb

1 : to serve as the typical or ideal example of
2 : to make or give an epitome of

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Examples of epitomize in a Sentence

This student's struggles epitomize the trouble with our schools. his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, “Nice guys finish last”

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Blue epitomizes the Bay Area game as someone who not only was a two-team star but continued to live in the area and remained popular with both fan bases through the years. John Shea, SFChronicle.com, "Of 92 players to appear for both Giants and A’s, Vida Blue stands apart," 23 Aug. 2019 The Obamas epitomize class, dedication to public service and respect for the Oval Office. Sophie Lewis, CBS News, "More than 200,000 people sign petition to rename Trump Tower's street after Barack Obama," 14 Aug. 2019 Nothing has epitomized this phase of the Swiftiverse better than Drunk Taylor. Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Drunk Taylor Swift Is the Most Relatable Taylor Swift and Twitter Is Here for It," 11 Aug. 2019 My experience at Bitcoin Embassy epitomizes the state of the larger bitcoin world. Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, "I tried to pay with bitcoin at a Mexico City bar—it didn’t go well," 7 Aug. 2019 This back-and-forth epitomized the debate as a whole, which, with a few exceptions, broke down into two camps. Matt Ford, The New Republic, "This Is the Soul of the Democratic Party," 31 July 2019 But for all the talk of the past in the Bronx, this year's team epitomizes baseball's present, which is all about power: power bats and power arms. Stephanie Apstein, SI.com, "'We Want a Piece of That History': Savage Yankees Out to End Title 'Drought'," 24 July 2019 Both Federer and Nadal are superstars beloved for the sporting ideals their respective games epitomize: the elegance and precision of Federer’s classic style of attacking tennis, the grit and ferocity of Nadal’s power-baseline game. Kevin Craft, The Atlantic, "Novak Djokovic Is the Greatest Player of the ‘Big Three’," 14 July 2019 The home epitomizes Country French, with tiles, color schemes and furnishings, from pottery to pots and pans, comfy couches and chairs. Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, "The Hoosier Gardener: Dish towel evokes memories of Monet," 11 July 2019

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First Known Use of epitomize

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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More Definitions for epitomize

epitomize

verb

English Language Learners Definition of epitomize

: to be a perfect example or representation of (something) : to be the epitome of (something)

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