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as in integrating
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 expressing
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodying
Elordi understood the challenge of embodying such an iconic character, who has existed both on the page and on the screen for generations.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Few games have ever captured physical movement this well, and though different Mario games have played with the finer physics of his run and the height of his jump, every one of them makes embodying him feel natural and fun.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
At Extreme Cashmere, a clothing store in New York’s Soho neighborhood, designer Hidde Dijkstra opted for floor-to-ceiling chartreuse carpet, embodying the warmth of the brand’s namesake material.
—Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
There’s so much attentiveness and wholehearted care that goes into not just showing off, but embodying the resort itself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Past Olympic mascots Olympic and Paralympic mascots are considered ambassadors embodying the spirit of the games, according to the Olympics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
At the center of it all were Anya Taylor-Joy, Willow Smith and Jisoo, the faces of the new Dior Addict campaign, each embodying a different expression of beauty.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Born in the 1800s, this living, breathing tradition serves as a vibrant vessel of cultural preservation, spanning more than 40 tribes across the Crescent City, each embodying its own style and story.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Dance takes it one step further – embodying those patterns and putting all of our ability to move and balance into play.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Few games have ever captured physical movement this well, and though different Mario games have played with the finer physics of his run and the height of his jump, every one of them makes embodying him feel natural and fun.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
At Extreme Cashmere, a clothing store in New York’s Soho neighborhood, designer Hidde Dijkstra opted for floor-to-ceiling chartreuse carpet, embodying the warmth of the brand’s namesake material.
—Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
There’s so much attentiveness and wholehearted care that goes into not just showing off, but embodying the resort itself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Past Olympic mascots Olympic and Paralympic mascots are considered ambassadors embodying the spirit of the games, according to the Olympics.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
At the center of it all were Anya Taylor-Joy, Willow Smith and Jisoo, the faces of the new Dior Addict campaign, each embodying a different expression of beauty.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Born in the 1800s, this living, breathing tradition serves as a vibrant vessel of cultural preservation, spanning more than 40 tribes across the Crescent City, each embodying its own style and story.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Dance takes it one step further – embodying those patterns and putting all of our ability to move and balance into play.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodying
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More broadly, this work highlights a promising pathway for integrating solar energy directly into electrochemical energy storage, potentially bridging the gap between renewable energy harvesting and efficient energy utilization, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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By integrating supplier data and focusing on high-impact variables such as product weight, organizations can achieve significant improvements in emissions accuracy, according to the Higg Index’s exclusive licensee.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Emma Basch, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, agrees, expressing concern that tying self-care to allowance dilutes the concept and does not help kids internalize that caring for themselves is not a job they will ever be paid for, but a way of showing themselves respect and care.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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Three members of the State Board of Education are expressing their concerns about recent student ICE walkouts and suggesting that school funding be tied to compliance with safety and security protocols.—
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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By incorporating this with a space-traffic management platform, close approaches between spacecraft can be predicted and appropriate action can be taken.—
David Szondy
February 07,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the rooms, the hotel sources both food- and non-food products from around the vicinity, and minimizes wood waste by donating it or incorporating it into various dishes and drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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The former won an Oscar for her role in 2025 in a dress by Vaccarello, exemplifying how brands have expanded its relationship with film past ambassadorial roles.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
15 Jan. 2026
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One standout example brings together Tel Aviv’s Newton Tech and Boston’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital to develop high-throughput gait and movement analysis technology, exemplifying how Israeli innovation and Boston’s rehabilitation medicine combine to improve patient outcomes.—
Benjamin Sharoni,
Boston Herald,
24 Nov. 2025
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For some, this meant not assimilating into the dominant norms of science spaces and instead authentically expressing their identities to be a role model to others.—
Evelyn Valdez-Ward,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
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An immigrant can live here for life without ever assimilating into our language or culture.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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Singh, who would be our local guide, always wore the five traits of a pious Sikh man — uncut hair (symbolizing strength and holiness and topped by the identifying turban), a steel bracelet, wooden comb, sheathed dagger and a baggy undergarment dating back to the Sikhs’ warrior days on horses.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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For Lunar New Year, Meijuri offers this precious gold lucky horse charm, symbolizing strength and vitality, hanging from a red silk cord for good fortune.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system.—
Melinda Laituri,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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Because Connor and Hudson are personifying these beloved characters, the fans also get attached to seeing them as their characters.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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On the left, that dislike has metastasized into an all-out fury, which is manifesting itself in all kinds of intolerable ways.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Yet, even though platonic vibes are certainly on the menu, romance and passion could also be manifesting from the universe before you, too.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Embodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodying. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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