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epitome

[ih-pit-uh-mee] / ɪˈpɪt ə mi /




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Today, it’s been adopted as a quasi-anthem for the U.S. and the epitome of American progressivism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Candid and unsparing with its author’s often acerbic views, “Miles” is a revelatory look at the man whose blazing ambition created the epitome of cool.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

It sprawls across 10,010 square feet and is the epitome of luxury thanks to its lush greenery, which makes it the perfect place for a star to seek privacy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

He wore KidSuper, who he called the epitome of art.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

A law-enforcement official called him the epitome of a “dime-novel detective.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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