epitome

Example Sentences

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The 44-year-old is a relaxed individual - the epitome of someone who does not get carried away by success or overly despondent by failure.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The kitchen is the epitome of rustic charm with its cabinetry, island, and state-of-the-art appliances.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Buss's daughter, current Lakers governor Jeanie Buss, called him "a guardian angel for this franchise" and "the epitome of an era."

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

“She’s kind and generous, she doesn’t even notice how magnetic she is and she just absolutely adores her husband. She’s the epitome of a woman in many ways.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Phil read from the article, “It says here that their attorney said ‘These people were the epitome of good foster parents’ and that ‘their reputation has been totally damaged.’

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter