Epitomize: meaning, example and synonyms

Epitomizev. To be a perfect example of a quality or type.

Example

The cathedral's soaring vaults and vast windows epitomize the Gothic ambition to fill sacred space with light.

Part of speech: verb
Synonyms: embody, typify, exemplify, personify
Antonyms: –
Memory tip: An epitome is the perfect example; to epitomize is to be one.

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Question 1

With its spare white walls, unadorned furniture, and single window framing the sea, the cottage ______ the minimalist ideal that the architect championed throughout her career.

Question 2

To many historians, the small-town newspaper ______ the civic culture of the era: it printed council minutes, school results, and letters from residents arguing over local affairs.

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