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as in integrates
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 expresses
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodies
There’s a gentleness, patience, care, and concentration in meaningful work, an attentiveness close to love, that embodies the best in culture.
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Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Is there a musician who embodies that to you?
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The rooms No two of the 93 rooms are alike—each one embodies a kind of nomadic eclecticism envisioned by Franco-Mexican artist-architect Hugo Toro, who personally designed every piece of furniture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
From top to bottom, this administration embodies the perversity, ignorance and belligerence of its leader.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Now, some 30 years on, Long embodies a new facet of being a Black woman in Hollywood.
—Zeba Blay, SELF, 21 Apr. 2026
Licia Fertz, an Italian woman profiled by SELF as a living example of the nonna philosophy, embodies that choice.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Fantine in Les Misérables embodies that same maternal energy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The devil embodies hate and causes destruction.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Is there a musician who embodies that to you?
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The rooms No two of the 93 rooms are alike—each one embodies a kind of nomadic eclecticism envisioned by Franco-Mexican artist-architect Hugo Toro, who personally designed every piece of furniture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
From top to bottom, this administration embodies the perversity, ignorance and belligerence of its leader.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Now, some 30 years on, Long embodies a new facet of being a Black woman in Hollywood.
—Zeba Blay, SELF, 21 Apr. 2026
Licia Fertz, an Italian woman profiled by SELF as a living example of the nonna philosophy, embodies that choice.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Fantine in Les Misérables embodies that same maternal energy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The devil embodies hate and causes destruction.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodies
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Once these digital brains are battle-tested, AtkinsRéalis integrates them into industrial-grade robotic bodies, ready for deployment at energy facilities worldwide.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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At that level, decisions are evaluated through a broader strategic lens that integrates economic resilience, technological development, and geopolitical competition — narrow legal or economic considerations rarely determine the outcome.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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What the behavior expresses, Berg added, is a deeper desire to be seen.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under the bill, minors could not create accounts without parental consent, and parents would gain sweeping control — including the ability to review chatbot conversations, limit usage times, and receive alerts if a child expresses intent to harm themselves or others.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Co-written with veteran author Lin Oliver, the book incorporates the tools of MindUP, Hawn's mental health program, which teaches students about their brains and how to regulate emotions.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The film also incorporates Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff designs in platinum with pavé diamonds on Emily Blunt as well as T by Tiffany sunglasses on Meryl Streep, weaving the brand into multiple wardrobe moments.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Chile’s 2025 wildfire season exemplifies how government institutions at all levels, as well as companies and expert groups, failed to understand and do enough to reduce the risks posed by increasingly intense wildfires.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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And no one personifies that more than Hutson.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The brand name represents a bull (toro), which symbolizes strength and charging forward.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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The diamond symbolizes strength, clarity, and enduring love.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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This show epitomizes an international production.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Recently reissued by original label Rough Trade Records, Songs to Remember epitomizes the group’s attempt to reconcile an art-school background, 1977-era punk ethics, and an obsession with chart pop into a musical statement as stately and cohesive as a book of sonnets.—
Alfred Soto,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2026
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