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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The first 45 minutes was the epitome of two teams cancelling each other out - but once the second half began the landscape was set for City's win.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Despite its relative lack of drama, the New York Times—the very epitome of the eastern establishment—called the race “stunning.”

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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