epitome

/ɪˈpɪtəmi/

epit·ome

BrE /ɪˈpɪtəmi/

NAmE /ɪˈpɪtəmi/

[sing.]

the ~ of sth

(formal)

a perfect example of sth

SYN embodiment

He is the epitome of a modern young man.

clothes that are the epitome of good taste