epitome

Noun

Meaning

A work in which the contents of a former work are reduced within a smaller space by curtailment and condensation; a brief summary; an abridgement.

A compact or condensed representation of anything.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

prototype paragon model image quintessence ideal abstract essence paradigm incarnation embodiment summation archetype personification compendium
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Antonyms

antithesis addition increase beginning base basis
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Hypernyms

example model abstract outline precis synopsis

Hyponyms

imago concentrate

Related terms

epitomizer epitomator

Phrases with the word

epitome of an event epitome of event

Derivatives

epitomes

Examples

Indifference, to me, is the epitome of evil. Elie Wiesel

A golf course is the epitome of all that is purely transitory in the universe; a space not to dwell in, but to get over as quickly as possible. Jean Giraudoux

I am the American Dream. I am the epitome of what the American Dream basically said. It said you could come from anywhere and be anything you want in this country. That's exactly what I've done. Whoopi Goldberg

The three-martini lunch is the epitome of American efficiency. Where else can you get an earful, a bellyful and a snootful at the same time? Gerald Ford

What is classical music if not the epitome of sensuality, passion, and understated erotica that popular music, even with all of its energy and life, cannot even begin to touch? Lara St. John

Money is an epitome of human power. Italian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

epitomate epitomator epitomatory epitome of an event epitome of event epitomic