Epitome
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A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
Memory trick
EPI-TOME: not a “tome”, it’s the short, perfect summary/example.
Examples
She is the epitome of calm under pressure.
That response is the epitome of customer obsession.
The film is the epitome of 90s nostalgia.
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Etymology
From Greek epitomē "abridgment," from epitemnein "to cut short."
Usage Notes
Often used as “the epitome of …” to emphasize a strong, representative example.
Real-life contexts
Use for praise: "That’s the epitome of good leadership."
Use for critique: "This is the epitome of a perfunctory review."
Use in writing: "Show the epitome, then contrast with the exception."
Common Mistakes
Epitome is often mispronounced as “EP-i-tome.” It’s “ih-PIT-uh-mee.”
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