embodiment

noun

em·​bodi·​ment im-ˈbä-di-mənt How to pronounce embodiment (audio)
1
: one that embodies something
the embodiment of all our hopes
2
: the act of embodying : the state of being embodied

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.
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In a way, the market, with its oldest stalls ranging from Mexican to Chinese to Salvadoran cuisines, is an embodiment of the immigrant experience in Los Angeles. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025 And so that’s a perfect embodiment of Tommy in Landman of that character, right? Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 June 2025 Aidan Hundley, Colerain High School Aidan Hundley is the embodiment of well-rounded excellence that The Cincinnati Enquirer celebrates with its Student of the Week award. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Altea was the embodiment of Italian artisanal savoir-faire. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for embodiment

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of embodiment was in 1828

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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embodiment. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.

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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

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