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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
The shade was seen as embodying classical ideals, evoking a Mediterranean warmth.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Hiller has been in the biz for decades, landing bit parts on shows like 30 Rock and Difficult People before embodying Joel on Somebody Somewhere.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
The prime Rockies location offers easy access to outdoor adventure, amazing alpine scenery, and a welcoming atmosphere while embodying a five-star ski environment.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
In the film world, actors are constantly embodying different characters and hitting up festivals and premieres.
—Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
Maria is a wonderfully textured character, at turns flinty and cold and vivacious and funny, and Maura is adept at embodying all sides to this woman.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2025
Today, Yasmine is back at FIU pursuing her master’s degree, her success story embodying what makes our program so special.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
While many corporate executives have grown more cautious about speaking on issues that could be seen as political, Santo Domingo has only amplified her voice, embodying her belief that women should lead the industry with integrity and purpose.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
But quarterback Justin Herbert evaded the rush, particularly because Chris Jones took an inside route, and scrambled outside for 19 yards to essentially end it — embodying a game in which the Chiefs were chasing the Chargers from the get-go.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Hiller has been in the biz for decades, landing bit parts on shows like 30 Rock and Difficult People before embodying Joel on Somebody Somewhere.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
The prime Rockies location offers easy access to outdoor adventure, amazing alpine scenery, and a welcoming atmosphere while embodying a five-star ski environment.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
In the film world, actors are constantly embodying different characters and hitting up festivals and premieres.
—Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
Maria is a wonderfully textured character, at turns flinty and cold and vivacious and funny, and Maura is adept at embodying all sides to this woman.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2025
Today, Yasmine is back at FIU pursuing her master’s degree, her success story embodying what makes our program so special.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
While many corporate executives have grown more cautious about speaking on issues that could be seen as political, Santo Domingo has only amplified her voice, embodying her belief that women should lead the industry with integrity and purpose.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
But quarterback Justin Herbert evaded the rush, particularly because Chris Jones took an inside route, and scrambled outside for 19 yards to essentially end it — embodying a game in which the Chiefs were chasing the Chargers from the get-go.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodying
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Another way Dr Pepper is evolving its storytelling is integrating into existing programming like The Pat McAfee Show during the show’s signature commercial-free hour.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For Yang’s microscope, the network instantly reconstructs high-resolution details across a large 3D volume, integrating data from all 100 lenslets into a single coherent image.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company also issued a statement to CyberGuy expressing condolences to Kirk's family.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The pieces, arranged by color, evoked balls of a bygone era, with some sporting high collars and others incorporating gauzy drawings around the neck.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Your architecture is often described as contextually relevant, incorporating local materials and traditional craftsmanship.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Despite personality friction within the reggae-assimilating band even after decades of inactivity as a unit, The Police successfully undertook a lucrative reunion world tour from 2007-2008 that reportedly earned the group over $360 million, becoming one of the highest grossing tours of all-time.—
Mike Alleyne,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This model provides an opportunity for collaboration and for assimilating and sharpening all the skills covered in the course.—
Filomena Nunes,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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His visit included a stop at the Berlin Wall, symbolizing his stand against barriers that divide humanity.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Biden and, by extension, Harris will be remembered even and perhaps especially by Democrats as symbolizing disappointment and defeat.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Several students said Christian helped them in the classroom and in life, personifying how a person with a disability can thrive.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Pale King builds a great civilization, but his vision is threatened by the memory of the Radiance, manifesting as an infection.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The debate about manifesting during the lunar eclipse is relevant because knowing how to work with the cosmos is essential.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Far more than an after-party, the evening served as a cultural marker, illustrating how Black talent is not just participating in NYFW but actively shaping its future across fashion, beauty, and media.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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While the details of the case are particular to one individual, experts say the outcome is far too common, illustrating the need for greater vigilance of, and advocacy around, a threat that kills a person every six minutes, according to the National Blood Clot Alliance.—
Paul Sisson,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Embodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodying. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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