epitome
Example Sentences
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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
For decades, Hollywood helped sell the LAPD’s nationwide image as the epitome of professional law enforcement with shows such as “Dragnet,” “Adam-12” and “T.J. Hooker.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
Mom in a rush is not the epitome of patience.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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