Example:
( a really REALLY bad situation )
This situation __ FUBAR
Some synonyms I can come up with:
embodies
exemplifies
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closed as not a real question by Shog9♦ Nov 14 '11 at 21:47
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Yet another answer: quintessence, sense 1, "A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something." A related term is paradigm, sense 1, "An example serving as a model or pattern; a template." |
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As an alternative to all of the above. Boil it down.
I think the word "is" is what what you're after. |
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If you want to completely embody the meaning of a term then I would reason that the situation is a definition for the term so therefore it defines it. Giving an example by illustration or comparison by epitome seem to be one step removed from a complete embodiment or definition. If you're not keen on the verb then go this way:
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When you're talking about someone rather than something or some situation, you can use personifies or one of its other forms....
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"exemplifies" is a great term for this, as it refers to providing an example. illustrates and depicts will also work here. |
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How about "epitome."
If you want a verb, there's "epitomizes", but I like the noun better. |
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I've always liked "embodies" and "incarnate."
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Means to entirely cover something. In the same register as 'FUBAR', one would use the phrasing:
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