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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
With its staggering natural beauty, storybook history, and elegant villas, Lake Como is a place that fully embodies la dolce vita.
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Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Just three months ago, Nicolás Maduro embodied the Venezuelan state.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Redemption begins when confession becomes culture — when churches embody transparency as routine, leadership as accountable, and protection of women as part of discipleship.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
While the city isn't horse country, racing culture is deeply ingrained in its image of itself, embodied by the Kentucky Derby, run annually at Churchill Downs since 1875.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
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Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Just three months ago, Nicolás Maduro embodied the Venezuelan state.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Redemption begins when confession becomes culture — when churches embody transparency as routine, leadership as accountable, and protection of women as part of discipleship.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
While the city isn't horse country, racing culture is deeply ingrained in its image of itself, embodied by the Kentucky Derby, run annually at Churchill Downs since 1875.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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The firms have already started integrating Grok into their IT systems in some cases, according to anonymous sources who spoke to The Times.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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More practical touches include a dual wireless charging pad, an electric roller shutter for the cargo area, and a USB port integrated into the rearview mirror for powering a dashcam.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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Members of the Haitian community were among those who spoke, expressing gratitude and mourning her absence.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The president also expressed frustration about some of the coverage of the sensitive military operation, NBC reported.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Add one fourth of meringue and mix until incorporated.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort Six Senses has long held the mantle for being ahead of the sustainability trend, and in Rome, the property was built to incorporate their ethos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Beyond restoring the physical landscape, the Iron Age mound might have symbolized a reestablishment of the sacred and social order.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Native Americans were enrolled in boarding schools to strip them of their culture and language and assimilate them into modern society.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Katie Ludlow Rich, a scholar specializing in Mormon women’s history tells me that post-World War II, there was a cultural movement within the church to assimilate into broader American culture.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Huskies don’t win the game without any of them, including one that exemplified the school’s ultimate winner.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Arkansans can nominate their favorite burger through April 30 for the Arkansas Beef Council's Arkansas' Best Burger Contest, a statewide effort to identify and recognize restaurants that exemplify quality in the preparation of 100% beef burgers.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2026
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Below is a practical checklist to identify these issues early and avoid structural integrity risks, and what to do when those issues do manifest themselves.—
Keegan A. Berry,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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My fear manifested as aloofness.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season?—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those are plays on which the big fellas get a chance just to body defensive backs.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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