epitome
/əˈpɪt.ə.mi/noun
A person or thing that perfectly represents a whole type or quality.
Example sentences
- “With his tailored suit and polished shoes, he was the epitome of style.”
- “For many fans, the old ballpark is the epitome of baseball history.”
Four syllables: eh-PIT-uh-mee, never eh-pi-TOHM. 'The epitome of' is virtually its only frame in everyday use.