epitome
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7.4
- noun
- /ɪˈpɪtəmi/
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- 24/7 Wall St.: For many Americans, homeownership is the epitome of living the American dream.
- represents the epitome
- epitome of the ideal
- became the epitome
But in reality they are the epitome of the problem.
- But in reality they are the epitome of the problem.
- Under his exacting eye, they would become the epitome of the perfect Marines.
- I mean, Tesla's turning into the epitome of price cuts.
- To me, she was just such an icon, the epitome of grace as well.
- Many people would would have Kobe Bryant down as the epitome of high performance.
- Next up we have Sean Quinn, the epitome of the self-made businessman.
- So it is the epitome of you had one fucking job.
- It's it's the epitome of stupidity.
- And he's such an incredible guy because he is the epitome of a fiercely driven young man.
- You know, these are two guys that I like to say are the epitome of what it means to be human.
- Why would the devil be considered to be sort of the epitome of evil?
- My response to that was, if we believe the UN to be the epitome for the world, then act like it.
- What you did is, is, is like, is the epitome of what the SES is supposed to be about.
- Harvard is like the epitome of established fucking coastal elitism.
- So he created this epitome of an English hero, British hero.
Examples
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To me, she was just such an icon, the epitome of grace as well.
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At 17, she is the epitome of power and grace.
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But in reality they are the epitome of the problem.
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So he created this epitome of an English hero, British hero.
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This is the epitome of black television.
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Oh my God, the epitome of fine dining.
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And this is absolutely the epitome of gorgeous rose gold.
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I love New England, and Maine is kind of the epitome of everything that's good about New England.
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All of these ethnonational groups refer to a "Golden Age" when their nation was the epitome of cultural achievement.
Academic text (1997) -
She is seen as the epitome of generosity, always helping those in need.
Synonyms
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3.8
A person or thing that is a perfect example to aim for
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7.4
A model or example that people follow in a field
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4.1
A person or thing that clearly shows a quality
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5.5
A person or thing that shows an idea, quality and feeling
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7.8
A person or thing that shows the highest level of quality
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7.2
A person or thing that shows very good behavior for others to copy
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6.3
A person or thing that shows a quality very clearly
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6.5
A person who shows a quality very clearly
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Etymology
Epitome comes from Greek parts epi- 'on' and temnein 'to cut', giving the image of a small piece that stands for a whole. So calling someone the epitome of kindness means they are the perfect example that shows that whole quality.