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August 21, 2022

Word of the Day: Epitome

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Word of the Day : August 21, 2022

epitome \ih-PIT-uh-mee\ noun

What It Means

Epitome means “a typical or ideal example,” and is a synonym of embodiment.

// The cabin we rented was the epitome of country charm: wide pine floors, simple sturdy furniture, and clean linen curtains billowing in the breeze of the open windows.

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Aired August 21, 2022

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