1. to be a perfect example or typical representation of something
Usage: transitive verb; commonly used in formal and academic contexts
2. to summarize or give a brief account of the main points of something
Usage: transitive verb; less common in modern usage

Examples

• The athlete epitomizes dedication and hard work.
• Her paintings epitomize the style of the Renaissance period.
• That restaurant epitomizes fine dining in the city.
• The scandal epitomized the corruption within the organization.
• His behavior epitomizes what we should avoid.
• The novel epitomizes the struggles of the working class.