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Epitome (Noun)

Meaning 1

A standard or typical example; "he is the prototype of good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the good father".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • She was the epitome of elegance in her designer gown and sparkling jewelry.
  • He was the epitome of a gentleman, always opening doors and offering his seat to others.
  • The company's CEO was the epitome of success, having built the business from the ground up.
  • The famous painting was the epitome of Renaissance art, showcasing the artist's skill and technique.
  • The Olympic athlete was the epitome of physical fitness, with a strong and toned physique.

Synonyms

  • Prototype
  • Image
  • Paradigm

Hypernyms

  • Model
  • Example

Hyponyms

  • Imago
  • Concentrate

Related Words

  • Epitomise (verb)
  • Epitomize (verb)

Meaning 2

A brief abstract (as of an article or book).

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The editor's note served as the epitome of the lengthy article, distilling its complex ideas into a concise summary.
  • The book's abstract was a masterful epitome of the author's exhaustive research, capturing the essence of her argument in just a few sentences.
  • The reviewer's brief epitome of the novel did little justice to the richness and complexity of the full text.
  • The author's epitome of her thesis was a remarkable feat of condensation, conveying the main points of her argument with clarity and precision.
  • The publisher's epitome of the book's contents was so enticing that it convinced many readers to buy the full volume.

Hypernyms

  • Precis
  • Synopsis
  • Abstract

Related Words

  • Epitomise (verb)
  • Epitomize (verb)
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