epitomizing

verb

present participle of epitomize
1
as in summarizing
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 embodying
to represent in visible form the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty

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Recent Examples of epitomizing The Kennedy Center once drew some of the world’s most prominent acts, epitomizing Washington’s cosmopolitan ambitions. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Universities, currently epitomizing the gerontocratic turn of American workplaces, could easily be transformed into models for dignified retirement once mandatory age limits are restored. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter's retro R&B sound broke new ground within the genre, epitomizing the sound of the mid-'90s, and serving as the backdrop to date nights around the country. — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025 Every major event has a chair, which is to say, ideally, somebody whose life and accomplishments can work as a beacon epitomizing the tenets and raison d’etre of the event. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The center fielder wrapped up a 7-for-14, seven-RBI series at the plate, epitomizing the overall positive outlook of his team’s recent production. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomizing
  1. summarizing
  2. embodying
  3. outlining
  4. expressing
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  • For most, using AI means assistance with the one-off task in front of them, like drafting emails or summarizing documents.
    — Will Drover, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There is a common assumption that AI closes the gap by summarizing meetings, clarifying requirements and translating jargon.
    — Nik Froehlich, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of summarizing
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  • Franchise-wise, Armani Beauty has Privè, with unisex couture fragrances; Giorgio Armani, which is premium, and Emporio Armani, embodying the brand’s younger, urban facet.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The company and its surveillance devices have become a lightning rod for anxieties around surveillance in the US, embodying concerns about privacy, tech industry oversight, and police abuse of power all in one public gadget.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • News of the deal was first reported by Corporate Jet Investor, a trade publication that obtained an email from Solairus CEO Dan Drohan outlining the transaction to industry partners.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Going forward, Congress could pass resolutions outlining alternative strategies and regularly drag cabinet officials up to Capitol Hill to testify on the conduct of the war.
    — KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of outlining
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  • Some of the people were expressing concern whether the aging ferry could handle strong waves, according to the video.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Every bag the dancers carried into rehearsal — from Trader Joe’s totes to a Target shopper — overflowed with layer upon layer of real ballet core, each piece serving a purpose for that dancer’s practice, but also expressing something more personal.
    — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
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