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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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The two Throttle House dudes will be able to talk the talk and walk the walk for deep car nerddom, while the young TikToker can embody the curiosity of the non-car audience and inject scenes with his signature joyfulness.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
David Greaves, one of the original cameramen, was guided by his late father’s notes and workprints to create a new feature that embodies William’s use of cinema.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Near Collins Park on South Beach, the new Bella at the Liberty Park (formerly known as the South Beach Hotel) aims to embody the cuisine of the southern coast of Italy.
—Connie Ogle
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embody. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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