From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishthe epitome of somethingthe epitome of somethingTYPICALthe best possible example of something She looked the epitome of elegance. He was the very epitome of evil. → epitome
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the epitome of something• Haneberg is the epitome of the successful executive.• Seen by romantic eyes it is the epitome of the nobility of nature, but what is the truth of the situation?• This is the epitome of the Corinthian overrealized eschatology.• From his dark expertly cut hair to his hand-made shoes he was the epitome of the new young man.• Sprawled on the opposite sofa, he was the epitome of relaxation.• He was the epitome of the dashing, flamboyant, slightly scruffy Bomber Pilot.• Taylor was the epitome of the leader as facilitator.• To me, Kentucky last year was the epitome of a team. 