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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 award was presented for embodying the legacy of the legendary folk singer.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Laureates are recognized for transcending national and ethnic boundaries, and for embodying the culture and arts of our time.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
O'Connor does a great job of embodying the character of Mooney, who is not the ambitious criminal the film's title suggests.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
Practice standing and walking meditation, the Microcosmic Orbit, Taiji Ruler, the Eight Treasures, cleansing the internal organs, embodying the elements and more.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
These are basically all new roles or twists on old types, taking advantage of Poehler’s skill at embodying strong, often spunky personalities.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2025
The Constitution is there to protect the Republic and its citizens, so who are these people embodying it here and now?
—Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2025
Nguyen, who lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City, creates films and sculptures embodying the ripple effects of violence and dispossession.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Oct. 2025
Warhol, of course, is known for at once satirizing and embodying mass production through his art and his studio, the Factory.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Laureates are recognized for transcending national and ethnic boundaries, and for embodying the culture and arts of our time.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
O'Connor does a great job of embodying the character of Mooney, who is not the ambitious criminal the film's title suggests.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
Practice standing and walking meditation, the Microcosmic Orbit, Taiji Ruler, the Eight Treasures, cleansing the internal organs, embodying the elements and more.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
These are basically all new roles or twists on old types, taking advantage of Poehler’s skill at embodying strong, often spunky personalities.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2025
The Constitution is there to protect the Republic and its citizens, so who are these people embodying it here and now?
—Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2025
Nguyen, who lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City, creates films and sculptures embodying the ripple effects of violence and dispossession.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Oct. 2025
Warhol, of course, is known for at once satirizing and embodying mass production through his art and his studio, the Factory.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodying
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez was dead against the idea, with his club arguing that breaking the traditional home and away format adulterated the competition, while also expressing concern over participating teams gaining a financial advantage.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Argentinians reacted to that and sought to put in power the candidate expressing the opposite ideas.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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As businesses embrace digital transformation, they are focused on adapting these tools responsibly and incorporating new tools with minimal disruption while maximizing outcomes.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The fan favorite closed out the set, incorporating drones that lit up the sky with dancing figures.—
Shaheem Reid,
VIBE.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Here is the paradox, for in his silence Poe was actually the most American, exemplifying our national talent at sublimation and repression.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 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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Altars bloom with marigolds, sugar skulls, and favorite dishes, all symbolizing that death is not an end but a continuation of life’s cycle.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Queen Camilla’s monochrome attire and choice of mantilla fall under papal protocol, requiring women who meet with the pope to wear black and a veil, symbolizing respect and modesty.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Her leadership approach offers small business owners a clear model for how personifying a company strengthens teams, builds resilience, and ensures longevity beyond the founder.—
Dan Ringo,
Forbes.com,
18 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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Although the disease is best known for manifesting in children, adults account for almost half of new diagnoses.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The way this is all manifesting now is in a stock market led by high-volatility/low-quality stocks alongside a rush for gold and bitcoin as stores of value acting like momentum vehicles.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Embodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodying. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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