as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
Mother Theresa was often regarded as the embodiment of selfless devotion to others
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Recent Examples of embodiment
Seeing the trio combine for a fast-break highlight against Maryland was the visual embodiment of that sentiment.
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Golden State is less of a functional NBA contender right now and more like the team embodiment of a middle-aged guy who was just divorced.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Appointed in all of Adler’s favorite patterns and paint colors and furnished with beloved pieces both bespoke and long-held, the end result is the embodiment of her aesthetic perspective—and a helpful place to bring potential clients.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2026
Domingues found the ideal embodiment of this complex character in Kaiony Venâncio, an actor from the city of Natal who had mostly worked in short films.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Golden State is less of a functional NBA contender right now and more like the team embodiment of a middle-aged guy who was just divorced.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Appointed in all of Adler’s favorite patterns and paint colors and furnished with beloved pieces both bespoke and long-held, the end result is the embodiment of her aesthetic perspective—and a helpful place to bring potential clients.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2026
Domingues found the ideal embodiment of this complex character in Kaiony Venâncio, an actor from the city of Natal who had mostly worked in short films.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodiment
Noun
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There are a few different ways to interpret this most recent manifestation of the Administration’s talent for hypocrisy.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps some paper manifestations just in time for the year of the Fire Horse.—
Xuan Juliana Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the end, Hulu opted not to proceed with it but remains high on the Buffy IP and plans to regroup and mull a possible new incarnation of the beloved franchise.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its latest incarnation began when writer Richard Hatch and his artist wife, Suanne, reopened the old blue building in 1992.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, as well the Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships carrying the Marines, are based in Japan and have been in the Pacific Ocean for several days, according to images released by the military.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Much like the movie itself, the images captured by Jima on set are spare and enigmatic.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodiment. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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