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as in integrates
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 expresses
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodies
Not only is the white barked tree beautiful, but the sound of the wind rushing through the leaves embodies peace.
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Becky Bartkowski, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The camera’s gradual movement embodies festering paranoia, as the heavy strings by composer Marvin Miller break through lengthy, silent stretches in order to highlight dramatic peaks and valleys.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, an unsolved mystery playing out in real time, embodies a similar paradox.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Kaddu embodies the carnivalesque spirit of the NFL in London, which has been hosting regular-season games since 2007.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
In an interview edited for length and clarity, Was talked about his musical roots in Detroit, how the ensemble embodies the city’s disparate musical roots, why the group decided to play a 50-year-old Grateful Dead album in full at their shows, and more.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
That seems to be the fate of efforts to create and retain private-industry jobs in Massachusetts, now that a company with a name that embodies the soul of the Bay State will soon be shuttering.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Marfa embodies a free-spirited approach to living—where art, community and self-expression unite under vast open skies.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 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
Becky Bartkowski, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The camera’s gradual movement embodies festering paranoia, as the heavy strings by composer Marvin Miller break through lengthy, silent stretches in order to highlight dramatic peaks and valleys.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, an unsolved mystery playing out in real time, embodies a similar paradox.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Kaddu embodies the carnivalesque spirit of the NFL in London, which has been hosting regular-season games since 2007.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
In an interview edited for length and clarity, Was talked about his musical roots in Detroit, how the ensemble embodies the city’s disparate musical roots, why the group decided to play a 50-year-old Grateful Dead album in full at their shows, and more.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
That seems to be the fate of efforts to create and retain private-industry jobs in Massachusetts, now that a company with a name that embodies the soul of the Bay State will soon be shuttering.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Marfa embodies a free-spirited approach to living—where art, community and self-expression unite under vast open skies.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodies
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To this end, consumers are waiting for the global rollout of the Meta Ray-Ban Display model, which integrates a display in the right lens to show wearers incoming messages, previews of photos to capture, video calls and visual AI information.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The model integrates with current workflows, offering flexibility.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Leferi Chairman Choi In-seok expresses his condolences in his own statement following the late influencer's death.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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No other word expresses so much hatred and bigotry.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Her bodice-ripping, visually sumptuous version, in theaters Friday, incorporates some essential literary elements, but also imagines what’s in between the lines of Brontë’s writing, including sultry moments between the protagonists.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Each arm incorporates multiple servo motors arranged to provide precise, coordinated movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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One of Preston’s students, Jason Brown, exemplifies the kind of figure skating that the quad era threatens to squash.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Dow's latest milestone exemplifies how stock investors have continued climbing walls of worry.—
Alex Harring,Nick Wells,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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That to me personifies this team right now – a bunch of guys who are selfless.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mistletoe is associated with love and friendship, hung for good luck, and symbolizes fertility and peace leading to the kissing custom.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rosemary, which imparts a bright fragrance to a bouquet, symbolizes fidelity.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Present on each album since 2005’s Feels, he has often been credited with samplers and electronics and has always avoided the spotlight; his habit of wearing a headlamp during concerts perfectly epitomizes his studious, workmanlike role in the band.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Classic chicken 'n dumplings epitomizes quintessential Southern cuisine, combining all the good stuff in one singular bowl.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Embodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodies. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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