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epitome Synonyms

Another word for epitome

Choosing another word for epitome depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person or thing that is a perfect, typical, or quintessential example of a particular quality or class.

Usage Example

"Her timeless wardrobe was long considered the personification of classic elegance."

Strongest
personification
embodiment
quintessence
Strong
incarnation
paragon
exemplar
archetype
paradigm
apotheosis

• noun (Context 2)

A summary or condensed account of a written work; an abstract or abridgment.

Usage Example

"The student read a brief summary of the massive Roman history before consulting the original volumes."

Strongest
summary
abstract
synopsis
abridgment
Strong
digest
compendium
precis
conspectus

Opposites of epitome

The opposite of epitome shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

antithesis
expansion
elaboration
amplification
See all opposites of epitome

• Nearby Words

epistle
epitaph
epithet
epitome
epitomization
epitomize
epoch

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Epitome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/epitome
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