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British pronunciation
/ɪpˈɪtəmˌi/

Definition & Meaning of "epitome"in English

Epitome
01

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

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Examples
She was the epitome of youthful exuberance with her constant energy and smiles.
Their restored Victorian home was the epitome of elegant vintage charm.
02

a concise summary that captures the core substance and significance of a longer work

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The movie 's promotional trailer offered a thrilling 120-second epitome of what viewers could experience in its two-hour runtime.
Her dissertation abstract proved a perfect epitome by mirroring the thesis, methods, results and implications of the original work.
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