EPITOME: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EPITOME?

Need another word that means the same as “epitome”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “epitome” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Epitome” are: image, paradigm, prototype, personification, embodiment, incarnation, paragon, summary, abstract, synopsis, precis, résumé, outline, digest, recapitulation, summation, compendium, potted version

Epitome as a Noun

Definitions of "Epitome" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “epitome” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A thing representing something else in miniature.
• A standard or typical example.
• A brief abstract (as of an article or book.
• A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
• A summary of a written work; an abstract.

Synonyms of "Epitome" as a noun (18 Words)

abstract	An abstract work of art. An abstract of her speech.
compendium	A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication. A compendium of tools.
digest	A substance or mixture obtained by digestion. A digest of cloned DNA.
embodiment	A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling. The embodiment of hope.
image	A personal facade that one presents to the world. I had a sudden image of Sal bringing me breakfast in bed.
incarnation	With reference to reincarnation each of a series of earthly lifetimes. In a previous journalistic incarnation I worked at Westminster.
outline	A line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram. An outline of parliamentary procedure.
paradigm	The class of all items that can be substituted into the same position or slot in a grammatical sentence are in paradigmatic relation with one another. Society s paradigm of the ideal woman.
paragon	An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept. It would have taken a paragon of virtue not to feel viciously jealous.
personification	The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something non-human, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form. She is the personification of optimism.
potted version	Metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid.
precis	A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.
prototype	The first, original, or typical form of something; an archetype. The construction of bandpass networks from low pass prototypes.
recapitulation	The repetition of an evolutionary or other process during development or growth. His recapitulation of the argument.
résumé	Short descriptive summary (of events.
summary	A brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form. He gave a summary of the conclusions.
summation	The arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers. The summation of four and three gives seven.
synopsis	An outline of the plot of a play, film, or book. A synopsis of the insurance cover provided is set out below.

Usage Examples of "Epitome" as a noun

• She looked the epitome of elegance and good taste.

Associations of "Epitome" (30 Words)

absolute	Not limited by law. Absolute freedom.
advisory	An official announcement or warning. The EC has put forward an advisory maximum figure.
archetype	A very typical example of a certain person or thing. He was the archetype of the old style football club chairman.
chart	Plot a course on a chart. The poems chart his descent into madness.
emulation	Reproduction of the function or action of a different computer, software system, etc. A model worthy of emulation.
example	An occurrence of something. They decided to make an example of him.
exemplar	Something to be imitated. An exemplar of success.
exemplary	(of a punishment) serving as a warning or deterrent. Exemplary sentencing may discourage the violent minority.
herbarium	A room or building housing a herbarium.
ideal	Conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence embodying an ideal. Tolerance and freedom the liberal ideals.
instance	An example or single occurrence of something. A serious instance of corruption.
lattice	An interlaced structure or pattern resembling a lattice. The lattice of branches above her.
mannequin	A life-size dummy used to display clothes. She was too fat to be a mannequin.
model	Plan or create according to a model or models. The body of the woman to the right is modelled in softer riper forms.
mythological	Relating to, based on, or appearing in myths or mythology. The tree of life is one of the oldest of all mythological symbols.
paradigm	The class of all items that can be substituted into the same position or slot in a grammatical sentence are in paradigmatic relation with one another. Society s paradigm of the ideal woman.
paradigmatic	Related as members of a substitution class. His biography is paradigmatic of the experiences of this generation.
paragon	A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. It would have taken a paragon of virtue not to feel viciously jealous.
perfect	The perfect tense. A perfect summer s day.
personification	A person or thing regarded as embodying a quality, concept, etc. The knight is accompanied by two feminine personifications of vice.
photogenic	(of an organism or tissue) producing or emitting light. A photogenic child.
prototype	Make a prototype of a product. These objects are the prototypes of a category of rapidly spinning neutron stars.
quintessence	The purest and most concentrated essence of something. We were all brought up to believe that advertising is the quintessence of marketing.
replica	Copy that is not the original; something that has been copied. It is a replica of an antique plaque.
sample	Take a sample of. The input signal must be sampled at twice its highest frequency.
specimen	An example of something regarded as typical of its class or group. Carla could not help feeling a degree of reluctant admiration for this odd female specimen.
spheroid	A solid generated by a half revolution of an ellipse about its major axis prolate spheroid or minor axis oblate spheroid. It looked like a sphere but on closer examination I saw it was really a spheroid.
typify	Represent; symbolize. The sun typified the Greeks, and the moon the Persians.
universality	The quality of being universal; existing everywhere. We affirm the universality of human rights.
verified	Proved to be true. A verified claim.