as in embodied
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
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Recent Examples of bodied
The normally physical Green bodied up Wembanyama, but when the whistle blew, the third-year star knew exactly what to do.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Yeah, Rocky definitely bodied that role, just brought a lot of energy to it.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Yeah, Rocky definitely bodied that role, just brought a lot of energy to it.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bodied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodied
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Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That exchange is embodied in the work of Derrick Adams, whose presence in Venice this week extends beyond private convenings of collectors and curators.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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When told of his dismissal, Morey was surprised and expressed disappointment but was understanding.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In the meantime, Chisholm’s teammates and manager expressed confidence in his ability to turn things around with plenty of baseball left to play.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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Recycled materials are incorporated into the design, from the roof shingles and steel to a coal-burning byproduct called fly ash that is incorporated with the building’s concrete.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Whether through Halloween trunk-or-treat events, holiday toy and food drives or other outreach initiatives incorporated into the hiring process, the department has created an environment where recruitment and community engagement naturally work together.—
Joy Lepola-Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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“Bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodied. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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