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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game"
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Perhaps that is why tartan continues to epitomize such a rich sense of place and home, even for those of us without a trace of Scottish ancestry.
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Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
The pair of devices customized for The Vault epitomizes the obsessive attention to detail that has earned Specht accolades worldwide.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
The pebble leather case with gold accents is convenience epitomized, thanks to its expandable five-card holder and long strap that reaches across your body or your shoulder.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
That match epitomized Diego Armando Maradona.
—Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
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The Heise, Pearce, Weber (HPW) Labor Market Tightness Index summarizes current wage pressures and forecasts near-term wage inflation based on the quits rate and job vacancies per job seeker.—
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However, the application must only include a 500-word description of the idea and an informal video that is no longer than three minutes summarizing the idea.—
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To @bleach37 my husband, thank you for embodying each of these characteristics so beautifully.—
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Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.—
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the three-step plan for what comes next for Venezuela on Wednesday.—
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During their first year, president typically address a joint session of Congress early on in their tenure to outline a vision or agenda, before delivering State of the Union addresses to lawmakers in subsequent years.—
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The actress isn't shy about expressing her love for Leach on Instagram.—
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
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This aesthetic — symbolizing order, leisure and status — spread across continents and centuries, shaping how residential outdoor spaces are designed and maintained today.—
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The final scene shot for the mothership series is the last piece of the finale episode with the Dungeons & Dragons game and the shot of the closed door behind Finn Wolfhard's Mike Wheeler, which the Duffers explained symbolized the closure of this coming-of-age story.—
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Chromotherapy lighting is also being incorporated in tubs and showers.—
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Many designs now incorporate nighttime-specific lighting, plus mood lighting.—
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomize. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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