embodiment

noun

em·​bodi·​ment im-ˈbä-di-mənt How to pronounce embodiment (audio)
Synonyms of embodiment
1
: one that embodies something
the embodiment of all our hopes
2
: the act of embodying : the state of being embodied

Examples of embodiment in a Sentence

She's the embodiment of all our hopes. Mother Theresa was often regarded as the embodiment of selfless devotion to others.
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Too often, stereotypes about Africa lead us to treat players like Mane as outliers rather than as embodiments of the continent’s spirit. Jeremy Ebobisse, Time, 26 June 2026 Released during World War II, the film capitalizes on Cohan's rags-to-riches story and his songs' ability to boost morale with their embodiment of the American spirit. Kevin P. Sullivan, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026 Having a physical embodiment, especially one that resembles a human, will further endow AIs with a sense of identity and relatability. Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026 Amy also helped us with a lot of dramaturgy around Stacy Clausen’s embodiment of this entity or monster. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for embodiment

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of embodiment was in 1828

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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embodiment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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embodiment

noun
em·​bod·​i·​ment
im-ˈbäd-i-mənt
1
: the act of embodying : the state of being embodied
2
: one that embodies something

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