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as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
the golden rule is often cited as the epitome of moral conduct: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
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as in manifestations
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
the prestigious prep school prides itself on being widely regarded as the epitome of tradition and old-fashioned values in his finely tailored suit, he was the very epitome of style and sophistication
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as in perfections
the most perfect type or example
Mahatma Gandhi is often cited as the epitome of resolute reformer who uses nonviolence to bring about social and political change
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These summaries are presented in a separate overlay on screen.—
David Nield, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
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The company already displays AI search summaries for some queries and recently expanded the feature to dozens of more countries in October.—
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Al-Shabab and later the Islamic State in Somalia are the most extreme manifestations of this trend.—
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And for those watching from on high—senators, judges, CEOs—mass protests are physical manifestations of public opinion.—
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Part of it was spent in various incarnations of the Jets’ fourth line, where David Gustafsson performed better than Barron did on faceoffs.—
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More than once Snook squabbles with one of her video incarnations over ownership of the narration.—
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The River Café serves everything buffet style, with American classics and destination specialties highlighting daily menus.—
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Stock up on denim classics from Slvrlake to pair back to stylish leather pieces like Nour Hammour’s trench or a Toteme handbag.—
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But unlike those 90s icons, Labubu’s following has been fuelled by algorithms and influencers.—
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His sound draws inspiration from 2000s and 2010s pop icons while incorporating contemporary production techniques.—
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“Epitomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitomes. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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