Synonyms of epitome
35 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for epitome is icon. Other synonyms of epitome are paradigm, paragon, exemplar, quintessence and ur-type. The opposite of epitome is antithesis.
Synonyms and similar words for epitome
nounThe embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.
- exemplarSomething fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
- model
- type
- archetype
- case
- beau ideal
- case in pointAn example that illustrates a point.
- embodiment
- exemplification
- example
- exemplificatorSomething serving as an example.
- Exhibit AThe foremost example, often with a negative connotation.
- illustration
- incarnation
- instance
- paradigmAn example serving as the model for such a pattern; an exceptionally good or prototypical example of a pattern or group.
- prototype
- quintessenceA thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
- representative
- specimen
- symbol
- ur-typeA basic, primitive, or original type; prototype.
- iconA person or thing that is the best example of a certain profession or some doing.
- paragonA person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.
- pattern
- template
- byspel rareAn example.
- eponym archaicSynonym of epitome, a person taken as a symbol or quintessential representative of some trait, school, etc.
- sample obsolete
nounA representative example.
- quintessentialThe fundamental essence of something.
- poster childOne who is a prototypical or quintessential example of something.
Opposite of epitome
nounMore antonyms
Meaning of epitome
- noun The embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.
- noun A representative example.
- noun The height; the best; the most vivid.
epitome in other languages
Questions about synonyms of epitome
- What is another word for epitome?
- Epitome has 35 synonyms on Word.ws, such as icon, paradigm, paragon, exemplar, quintessence, ur-type, case and type.
- What is the opposite of epitome?
- The opposite of epitome is antithesis.
- What does epitome mean?
- Epitome means the embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.
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