as in to embody
to represent in visible form
Many believe their success story incarnates what the American dream is all about.
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Recent Examples of incarnate
With respect to gender roles, for instance, the aggressive zombies incarnate a warped and rotted form of traditional masculinity, a perversion of the warrior ideal.
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Emma Thompson is a genius — craft and talent incarnated.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
One of its three narrators, Karen, incarnates its fury.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 3 June 2025
God, who was incarnated as a human, in a way became an immigrant among us.
—Ramon Bejarano, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Emma Thompson is a genius — craft and talent incarnated.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
One of its three narrators, Karen, incarnates its fury.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 3 June 2025
God, who was incarnated as a human, in a way became an immigrant among us.
—Ramon Bejarano, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnate
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Nestled away in the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains, this 19th-century estate embodies countryside calm.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Few players embody those qualities better than Timber.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The material splendor and virtuosic craftsmanship of these gifts expressed both political power and Christian devotion.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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While the bill is largely supported by House and Senate members, some have expressed concerns about the prospect of having armed guards with no training acting as a security guard.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season?—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those are plays on which the big fellas get a chance just to body defensive backs.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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As Hüller approaches her father at the keyboard, her anger manifests as a kind of bored nonchalance.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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According to The Washington Post, in the lectures Thiel argues that the Antichrist could manifest as a global government system that could take power by exploiting citizen’s fears about artificial intelligence, climate change or nuclear war.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Treatments, including massages and anti-aging therapies, incorporate skincare by Santa Maria Novella, the historic Florentine apothecary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Incarnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnate. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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