as in embodying
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bodying
LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season?
—
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodying
Verb
-
If Shrinking season 3 is all about moving forward, Luke Tennie’s Sean might be the character embodying that theme the most.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Each of these individuals has demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity and leadership in their respective areas, embodying the collaborative spirit that drives our success.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Sports, after all, can be a vehicle for shaping our values and expressing our desires.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
-
Members of the Haitian community were among those who spoke, expressing gratitude and mourning her absence.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Tilling is sometimes necessary, such as when incorporating compost or manure, but limiting the frequency and intensity can help maintain soil structure.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
-
However, in a February report, Nvidia said incorporating more than 20,000 hours of first-person videos into robot training improved the success rate of tasks like rolling T-shirts, sorting playing cards, unscrewing bottle caps and using a syringe, by more than 50%.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodying. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
