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epitome

/ɪˈpɪtəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does epitome mean?

noun

The ultimate or typical example of a quality or group; a person or thing that is the best or most typical example of a particular quality or group. A person or thing that is the most typical or representative example of a particular quality or group.

Example

"She was the epitome of elegance and poise on the red carpet."

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