Meaning & use
epitome
A person or thing that perfectly represents a quality, type, or class.
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With her calm, unhurried grace, she is the epitome of professionalism.
Critics called the skyscraper the epitome of modern architectural ambition.
A note on using this word
Epitome is pronounced 'ih-PIT-uh-mee' and always emphasizes being a perfect, representative example.
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