1
as in to integrate
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 to express
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embody
Follow-up research by others has shown that leaders who embody these seven key dimensions of leadership produce better financial results for their organizations.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 June 2025
As well as serving as a vital supply line for Moscow’s troops, the Crimean Bridge also has huge symbolic value for President Vladimir Putin, embodying his objective to bind the Ukrainian peninsula to Russia.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Perhaps the most fitting cameo comes from Hilton, who perfectly embodies the film's primary thematic fixations: celebrity, entrepreneurship, and the power of the internet.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 June 2025
Together these exhibitions make the case that Lijn’s work—with its surprising blend of themes drawn from physics, mythology, poetry, and embodied experience—abrades standard readings of the science- and technology-inflected art of the late twentieth century.
—Marina Isgro, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 June 2025
As well as serving as a vital supply line for Moscow’s troops, the Crimean Bridge also has huge symbolic value for President Vladimir Putin, embodying his objective to bind the Ukrainian peninsula to Russia.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Perhaps the most fitting cameo comes from Hilton, who perfectly embodies the film's primary thematic fixations: celebrity, entrepreneurship, and the power of the internet.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 June 2025
Together these exhibitions make the case that Lijn’s work—with its surprising blend of themes drawn from physics, mythology, poetry, and embodied experience—abrades standard readings of the science- and technology-inflected art of the late twentieth century.
—Marina Isgro, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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Your broader focus should be on integrating systems in a seamless way that can evolve over time, as needed.—
Swapna Sathyan,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Unlike Yang’s other concepts (Baku is a high-end Japanese restaurant while Yama offers a more casual setting with hibachi, sushi and bento boxes), Sora focuses on French cuisine, with Asian influences integrated throughout each course.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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The Senate holds a slim majority, and at least four Senators, including Paul, have publicly expressed concerns over parts of the bill (the others are Ron Johnson, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The urgency expressed Monday surrounding securing additional border resources comes as Mr. Trump called for the National Guard to enforce order in the L.A. area amid protests over activity by ICE, prompting a clash with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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One of the most recent additions to USAID's work was incorporating international concepts of Indigenous rights into policy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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The kitchen also incorporates artisanal Chorotega salt into a number of dishes to elevate flavors with the region’s natural resources.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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The deportation chain in Louisiana exemplifies a nationwide operation that is redefining American immigration policy, legally and morally.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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This appointment exemplifies Playfly’s increased commitment to providing capital investment to help partner initiatives that unlock new revenue streams and long-term value.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Implied in immigration is a desire to assimilate simply because immigration is an expression of a rich-person desire within some of the world’s poorest to increase the value of their labor.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The positives drawn from that conversation have already helped the entire receiver room assimilate with its new piece.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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The star details symbolize his cosmic beginnings, while red and clear crystals honor the love given by his adoptive parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The Wright Celebrates 60 Years Two memorials symbolize the Wright Museum’s significance to Detroit over its 60 years in existence, Detroit’s contributions to America, and African Americans’ contributions to American history.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The symptoms can manifest in various ways, including persistent decreased mood or irritability, decreased ability to function at work, inability to be present with their baby or partner, postpartum insomnia and chronic physical symptoms like headaches or gastrointestinal upset.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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This is the moon that people want to use to manifest their desires, release things from their lives and use as an excuse to treat themselves.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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The carbon fiber hull — designed with the idea of creating a tourist-friendly, brand-forward fleet of submersibles in mind — also epitomizes the degree to which OceanGate was a direct expression of its founder.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
6 June 2025
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What epitomizes the triumph of technological advancement?—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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