embodiment

noun

em·​bodi·​ment im-ˈbä-di-mənt 

1

: one that embodies something

the embodiment of all our hopes

2

: the act of embodying : the state of being embodied

Synonyms of embodiment

• manifestation
• incarnation
• image

Examples of embodiment in a Sentence

She's the embodiment of all our hopes.

Mother Theresa was often regarded as the embodiment of selfless devotion to others.

Recent Examples on the Web

This approach reflects a broader direction in robotics research, where foundation models are increasingly being developed to share knowledge across different robot embodiments rather than learning isolated policies for every machine. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

But Ewood Park remains an embodiment of those halcyon days when success on the pitch went hand in hand with extensive redevelopment off it. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

A lot of this emerges from Danielsen Lie’s untouchable embodiment of despair. — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026

Nina seems to be the embodiment of post-Soviet Ukraine and the country’s independence. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing embodiment

• living embodiment

Kids Definition

embodiment

noun

em·​bod·​i·​ment

im-ˈbäd-i-mənt

1

: the act of embodying : the state of being embodied

2

: one that embodies something