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as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
the golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
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as in manifestations
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
the prestigious prep school prides itself on being widely regarded as the epitome of tradition and old-fashioned values in his finely tailored suit, he was the very epitome of style and sophistication
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as in perfections
the most perfect type or example
Mahatma Gandhi is often cited as the epitome of resolute reformer who uses nonviolence to bring about social and political change
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The new feature will be a hub where people can upload their medical records, including lab results, visit summaries, and clinical history.—
Angela Haupt, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
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The full bill texts are not yet available online and the Chiefs are not explicitly named in any of the three bill summaries.—
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On the choruses, SZA’s voice floats in from the back, sharing manifestations and advice.—
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Gold is a color associated with luxury, luminosity, and celebration—ideal for the holidays and all your New Year manifestations.—
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The collection is built around a fascination of the forest, its mystery, beauty, and the sublime forces of nature, its perfections and imperfections.—
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Coercive apparatuses vary widely among authoritarian countries, which inherit legacy structures from previous regimes or previous incarnations of their own regimes.—
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Of the many incarnations of the narcissist, there is the braggart, and there is also the neurotic.—
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Publix has their bakery classics that never disappoint—cookie cake and Key lime pie for us always are at the top of lists.—
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Screenings take place on select days throughout the year, featuring a range of movie classics at the historic Aurora Fox Arts Center.—
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Other producers have collaborated to figure out how to prevent flaws without compromising their ideals.—
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The belief that every student is capable of this kind of thinking, and deserves to experience it, was one of the noblest ideals of democratic education.—
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Unitree’s humanoids are powered by its proprietary AI models and feature quick-swappable batteries, depth perception systems, and payload capacities suitable for inspection and manipulation tasks.—
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Unlike other models, the gel fibers offer a bounce-back effect that allows your pillows to keep their fluffy shape for an even longer lifespan.—
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The Dutch — forebears of our city and exemplars of cycling culture — require fast e-bikes to be licensed and insured as mopeds.—
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These warblers now join Amazonian butterflies, cichlid fish in Africa, as well as our own hominid lineage, as exemplars of this process of evolutionary sharing.—
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“Epitomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomes. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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