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as in integrated
to make a part of a body or system
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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as in expressed
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodied
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Shapland conveys the embodied nature of this research practice in a lovely passage considering her qualifications to write the biography.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Think anyone whose embodied physical labor is reproduced or broadcast for profit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
While centering on twenty-first-century rhetoric, IPS programs often incorporate embodied learning models including meditation, somatic movement, play, collaborative cooking, and other experiential activities alongside presentations, discussions, and publications.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
There is also growing interest in embodied cognition, the idea that bodily states influence mental processes.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Let this be a moment of embodied confidence rather than performance.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Over time, these inequities unfold through policy, practice and embodied harms.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
And that physically showed me that in an embodied way what eternity is like.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Martinez called Bivens a pillar of strength for her district who embodied the spirit of public service.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
The three directors—members of a boys’ club in an era rife with them—embodied not just creative drive and box-office magic but also an artistically productive camaraderie.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Befitting a figure who embodied the sinuous ubiquity and pliability of financial capital, Epstein’s network of contacts crossed political as well as geographic boundaries.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Sunday not only represented an important day for Borregales and his family but also embodied the American Dream for Venezuelans and Latinos who have migrated to this nation in pursuit of success, Vivian Borregales shared.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
In the spirit of progress and collaboration embodied by Moore’s admirable initiative to uplift men and boys, Maryland can also lead the charge in helping to reshape the landscape of women’s health.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
In a similar creative vein, the second release embodied a mountain-to-street spirit while simultaneously taking inspiration from space.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Really just from a professionalism standpoint, embodied everything that was good about this game.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The benchmark targets a long-standing gap in embodied AI testing.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Shapland conveys the embodied nature of this research practice in a lovely passage considering her qualifications to write the biography.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Think anyone whose embodied physical labor is reproduced or broadcast for profit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
While centering on twenty-first-century rhetoric, IPS programs often incorporate embodied learning models including meditation, somatic movement, play, collaborative cooking, and other experiential activities alongside presentations, discussions, and publications.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
There is also growing interest in embodied cognition, the idea that bodily states influence mental processes.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Let this be a moment of embodied confidence rather than performance.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Over time, these inequities unfold through policy, practice and embodied harms.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
And that physically showed me that in an embodied way what eternity is like.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Smaller model, faster robots The headline release includes what Alibaba calls the industry’s first 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts embodied AI model.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Martinez called Bivens a pillar of strength for her district who embodied the spirit of public service.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
The three directors—members of a boys’ club in an era rife with them—embodied not just creative drive and box-office magic but also an artistically productive camaraderie.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Befitting a figure who embodied the sinuous ubiquity and pliability of financial capital, Epstein’s network of contacts crossed political as well as geographic boundaries.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Sunday not only represented an important day for Borregales and his family but also embodied the American Dream for Venezuelans and Latinos who have migrated to this nation in pursuit of success, Vivian Borregales shared.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
In the spirit of progress and collaboration embodied by Moore’s admirable initiative to uplift men and boys, Maryland can also lead the charge in helping to reshape the landscape of women’s health.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
In a similar creative vein, the second release embodied a mountain-to-street spirit while simultaneously taking inspiration from space.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Really just from a professionalism standpoint, embodied everything that was good about this game.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodied
Adjective
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No corporeal zone was off-limits either, as previously undiscussed body parts were platformed in new ways.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
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The massive and systematic erasure of the subject’s corporeal or cranial profiles under the promises of collectivized universal freedom has suddenly acquired the features of the fascist unifier, if not yet worn with the pride of a helmet, then at least with that of an armband or a brassard.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 Dec. 2025
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As part of the acquisition, Achillo Pinto’s chief financial officer Andrea Rossi has been named chief executive officer of Canepa 1966, which will continue to operate as a fully independent business entity, albeit integrated into the Achillo Pinto manufacturing ecosystem.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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It is also integrated into the national 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate technology development.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But in Los Angeles, immigrant rights advocates expressed concerns about requiring the LAPD to police another agency.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The woman in the video expressed shock at the police presence at her house and at the search of her home.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Both Bloom’s and Brick’s physical devices may also give them an edge with young people who increasingly prefer the analog over the digital.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are more overtly sexy moments in Fennell’s movie — the physical intimacy is ratcheted up significantly from the book — but this scene underlines the Brontë’s themes of desire and repression — and the friction between them — that imprinted on the filmmaker as a teen.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The information will be incorporated into the NEMO ocean model, which forms part of the UK Earth System Model, improving predictions as polar ice loss accelerates with rising global temperatures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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As always, the Princess of Wales incorporated her sapphire and diamond engagement ring, which previously belonged to Prince William’s late mother, Princess Diana.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One of Jensen’s key takeaways from the year, and heading into 2026, is the emphasis on value, which was also exemplified in skin care.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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His halftime show exemplified this fearless approach; to layer genuine education upon mass spectacle, and to slyly rail against injustice with humor and joy.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And artwork that responds to and reflects social movements can be a tangible community-building force itself, artists say.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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So, too, did this orientation to detail deepen those less tangible matters simmering behind the portrait subjects’ eyes and in their aura.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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She was assimilated into the suburban New England life in America.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
12 Nov. 2025
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New York was built by immigrants such as Italians, Irish and lately, Hispanics, many of whom assimilated into the fabric of the city and eventually became woven into the culture.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Embodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodied. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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