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epitome
a perfect example of a particular quality
Synonyms
- archetype
- quintessence
- embodiment
epitome in a sentence
With her calm focus under pressure, she is the epitome of a great leader.
Their tidy, minimalist apartment is the epitome of modern design.
Where it comes from
From Greek epitome 'abridgment, summary'
Memory hook
EPI-TOME — like the one TOME (book) that sums up an entire quality perfectly.
Read it in context
- The Marker on the Slope Narrative
- Clay and Conviction Arts