The English Oracle

Word designating something as being representative of a whole

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00:00 Word Designating Something As Being Representative Of A Whole
00:26 Answer 1 Score 15
00:38 Answer 2 Score 5
00:56 Answer 3 Score 12
01:30 Answer 4 Score 8
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ANSWER 1

Score 15


I believe you're looking for epitome:

a perfect example: an example that represents or expresses something very well




ANSWER 2

Score 12


embodiment is quite close to the equivalent of synecdoche without the specific denotation of a literary device: someone or something that is a perfect representative or example of a quality, idea, etc.; the representation or expression of something in a tangible or visible form.

Mother Theresa was the embodiment of devotion to others; she was selflessness itself.

Other words that mean the same thing: image, incarnation, incorporation, manifestation, personification, realization, substantiation; quintessence, archetype, exemplar.




ANSWER 3

Score 8


exemplar comes to mind:

a typical example or instance; an orignal or archetype




ANSWER 4

Score 5


Provided you're using it for some positive quality (or you are feeling cynical), you could use Paragon.

A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model of some given (especially positive) quality.