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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That democratic spirit is embodied in the Unknown Players Jam, a midday open competition drawing 15 to 20 participants, with separate trophy categories for adults and children.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bastian has embodied that behavior in part through Delta’s annual profit-sharing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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However, the same poll found 56 percent of adults expressed support for policies aimed at protecting trans people from discrimination in jobs, housing and public spaces.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nearly all of the lawmakers have either expressed interest or have not shut down the idea about running for president.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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It was incorporated as a town in 1833 and then again as a city in 1837.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Throughout his music career, Cole has incorporated basketball images and references into his lyrics, performances and cover art.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodied. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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