embodied; embodying
1
: to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
2
a
: to deprive of spirituality
b
: to make concrete and perceptible
3
: to cause to become a body or part of a body : incorporate
4
: to represent in human or animal form : personify
men who greatly embodied the idealism of American life—
A. M. Schlesinger born 1917
A. M. Schlesinger born 1917
embodier
noun
Examples of embody in a Sentence
The legislature embodied a revenue provision in the new law.
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
Recent Examples on the Web
In contrast, O’Connor embodies the kind of louche, grimy and utterly dangerous sexuality that most women find infuriating and irresistible.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2024
In New York, the precept is embodied in the Molineux rule, named for a 1901 case in which an appeals court overturned a verdict that found a chemist named Roland Molineux guilty of murder by cyanide poisoning.
—Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2024
Those not actually living the Riviera lifestyle can still embody the spirit of the South of France via their hair–and nothing is chicer for summer than Bardot bangs.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
This memorable gentleman embodies the warmth and charm of the restaurant.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
There being the smile that crosses anyone’s face when fortunate enough to be in the same room, or even in just giving a passing thought to that voice, that presence, and all the different ways in which Staples embodies righteousness.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
The Greeks are useful here, having made sure to embody injustice in emotion, and even song, not just instruction.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
The first is an active ongoing project, which embodies not only a core element of the Iranian DNA but also the most significant terror group in the world.
—Gadi Ezra, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
How does an actor authentically and respectfully embody a legendary real-life singer on screen without it being seen as tribute act?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2024
In New York, the precept is embodied in the Molineux rule, named for a 1901 case in which an appeals court overturned a verdict that found a chemist named Roland Molineux guilty of murder by cyanide poisoning.
—Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2024
Those not actually living the Riviera lifestyle can still embody the spirit of the South of France via their hair–and nothing is chicer for summer than Bardot bangs.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
This memorable gentleman embodies the warmth and charm of the restaurant.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
There being the smile that crosses anyone’s face when fortunate enough to be in the same room, or even in just giving a passing thought to that voice, that presence, and all the different ways in which Staples embodies righteousness.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
The Greeks are useful here, having made sure to embody injustice in emotion, and even song, not just instruction.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
The first is an active ongoing project, which embodies not only a core element of the Iranian DNA but also the most significant terror group in the world.
—Gadi Ezra, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
How does an actor authentically and respectfully embody a legendary real-life singer on screen without it being seen as tribute act?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
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embody
verb
em·body
im-ˈbäd-ē 
embodied; embodying
1
: to give definite form to
embodied her ideas in suitable words
2
: to cause to become a body or a part of a body or system
the Constitution embodies the fundamental laws of the United States
3
: to represent in visible form
a leader who embodies courage
embodier
noun
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