embodied; embodying
1
: to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
2
a
: to deprive of spirituality
b
: to make concrete and perceptible
3
: to cause to become a body or part of a body : incorporate
4
: to represent in human or animal form : personify
… men who greatly embodied the idealism of American life …—
A. M. Schlesinger born 1917
A. M. Schlesinger born 1917
embodier
noun
Examples of embody in a Sentence
The legislature embodied a revenue provision in the new law.
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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Each object was made by someone, with a precise intention—to embody a necessary purpose, once held in relation to a community.
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One evening later, on May 17, a long line formed around the corner of Cannes’ Olympia theater for the sold out Where Talent Ignites – Stories Travel Further showcase, celebrating Spain’s breakout onto the international stage in cinema, embodied by Sorogoyen.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Every brand had its rendition, and their ubiquity was no accident—the best leather sneakers embody timelessness and add understated elegance to any outfit.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
Alasdair McLellan shot the portraits and a series of trailers that portray Jung Kook as a modern icon embodying the freedom of the open road, uniting fashion and entertainment to create an immersive world that balances his larger-than-life impact with Calvin Klein’s point of view.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
One evening later, on May 17, a long line formed around the corner of Cannes’ Olympia theater for the sold out Where Talent Ignites – Stories Travel Further showcase, celebrating Spain’s breakout onto the international stage in cinema, embodied by Sorogoyen.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 May 2026
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embody. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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embody
verb
em·body
im-ˈbäd-ē 
embodied; embodying
1
: to give definite form to
embodied her ideas in suitable words
2
: to cause to become a body or a part of a body or system
the Constitution embodies the fundamental laws of the United States
3
: to represent in visible form
a leader who embodies courage
embodier
noun
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