EMBODYING Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

embodying

verb

Definition of embodying next

present participle of embody

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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disembodying

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Recent Examples of embodying Alasdair McLellan shot the portraits and a series of trailers that portray Jung Kook as a modern icon embodying the freedom of the open road, uniting fashion and entertainment to create an immersive world that balances his larger-than-life impact with Calvin Klein’s point of view. —

Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 Fred prefers to vividly demonstrate his fondness for embodying an AI emulation. —

Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 By embodying fairness, independence, and impartiality, judges restore public faith in the system and promote lasting peace in society. —

Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 The central performances are strong, with Brown perfectly embodying a sinister, otherworldly image of masculinity run amok. —

Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 Bolton has walked 12 batters in 13 ⅔ innings this season, embodying the Houston pitching staff’s walk issues. —

Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 10 May 2026 Appearing as a cryptic psychic presence, Josh serves as both a warning and a reckoning, embodying consequences Blue cannot escape. —

Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026 As one of six hairstylists featured, all using True Hair Company hair, Wauchope says his specific collection was all about feminine spirituality and embodying the human form of what God is. —

Essence, 4 May 2026 Now with Killen at the helm, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is embodying the vengeful ex-CIA special operative who is out for blood. —

Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodying

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This experience now feeds directly into production, with a focus on integrating audience awareness and positioning from the earliest stages of a project’s development, Romeo specified.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026
Our research suggests that integrating AI into team settings doesn’t happen naturally, and introducing AI into meetings without laying the proper groundwork can narrow participation, fragment discussions, or shift ownership away from the team.

— Gabriele Rosani, Harvard Business Review, 13 May 2026