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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The modern home epitomizes serene California living, and through large windows and doors, every room offers a glimpse of the leafy property.
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Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Though the film itself received mixed reviews, Kilmer’s committed performance as the self-destructive rocker who epitomized the psychedelic excesses of the 1960s was widely praised.
—Lindsey Bahr, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Photo: Lady Gaga via YouTube This piece epitomizes the idea of a border.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
An exhibition in Paris spotlights the unique friendship between the two designers who epitomized ’80s glamour with their sinuous creations.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Though the film itself received mixed reviews, Kilmer’s committed performance as the self-destructive rocker who epitomized the psychedelic excesses of the 1960s was widely praised.
—Lindsey Bahr, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Photo: Lady Gaga via YouTube This piece epitomizes the idea of a border.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
An exhibition in Paris spotlights the unique friendship between the two designers who epitomized ’80s glamour with their sinuous creations.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for epitomize
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“Epitomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epitomize. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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epitomize
verb
epit·o·mize
i-ˈpit-ə-ˌmīz 
epitomized; epitomizing
: to make or serve as an epitome of
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