epitome

Example Sentences

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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

The dwelling has undergone several significant renovations since then, now serving as the epitome of the classic American abode.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

To him, the ribbed vault and flying buttress were the epitome of rational construction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

He told the judge that the defendant was "the epitome of remorseful".

From BBC • Feb. 6, 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