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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
Supporting each other in ways that honor our diversity embody these principles.
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Paulette Granberry Russell, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
All three projects line up with what Greenbaum wants for 20th: films that that embody commercial, global theatrical and prestige with A-list talent and original filmmaking.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
This name reflects the quasi-moon's unique orbital path, embodying a celestial gateway between Earth and space.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Who’s getting which job, which celebrity will wear what, and what, exactly, will people want to buy in order to embody that evolved version of themselves?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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Paulette Granberry Russell, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
All three projects line up with what Greenbaum wants for 20th: films that that embody commercial, global theatrical and prestige with A-list talent and original filmmaking.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
This name reflects the quasi-moon's unique orbital path, embodying a celestial gateway between Earth and space.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Who’s getting which job, which celebrity will wear what, and what, exactly, will people want to buy in order to embody that evolved version of themselves?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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During 2025, cities around the world will continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their core functions, from traffic management and crime reduction initiatives to social inequity plans.—
Nick Herbert,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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More than half have started integrating money management into their self-care routines, with 36% reporting a tangible reduction in financial anxiety as a result.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, Anderson recommended open, honest communication between the poster and their brother to express the hurt caused by the exclusion.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Former women's tennis star Martina Navratilova expressed her desire to see former British Olympic champion Sebastian Coe become the next president of the International Olympics Committee (IOC).—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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This version, which incorporates butter and milk into the rice cake skin, is particularly soft in texture and gentle in taste—all very much in keeping with 99’s feather-light cooking philosophy.—
Ingu Chen,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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Schiaparelli has since reinvented the lobster dress, with creative directors Bertrand Guyon and Daniel Roseberry incorporating the luxe shellfish into their spring 2017 couture and spring 2024 ready-to-wear collections, respectively.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Ironically, the vast majority of supporting arguments to these claims exemplify the current futility of the U.S. dollar.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Awarded to a specific sequence in an action film that exemplifies the work of a stunt-coordination team.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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Tadashi Nakamura also tried to assimilate by playing football and trying to become the embodiment of all-American manhood.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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There will be a struggle between those who want to fund stadia and athletes villages—that take years to truly assimilate and domesticate—and those who need to rebuild sustainable cities.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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The ensemble featured a black velvet fishtail sheath with a pink satin interior, designed to resemble an open clam, with Cardi symbolizing the pearl at its center.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
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Rejecting the pipeline would symbolize opening pathways toward green jobs, clean energy and growing Florida as a leader in climate resilience.—
Maya Shenefelt,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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Azzedine Alaïa had a dream of having a boutique on rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré—with this location, his dream is manifested.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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That manifested on screen as a progressive revelation over the first nine episodes of season 5 that Judd was struggling with alcohol.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Critics might argue that the Soup Drops epitomize the excesses of modern food culture, where tradition and ceremony are replaced with convenience at all costs.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The company just added three more men to its board, including Dana White, the CEO of UFC, who some would argue epitomizes the stereotype of masculine energy.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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