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
Verb
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The peril and promise of the moment are embodied in this song.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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The music At a taping of the special, Cyrus embodied Hannah Montana on a stage that resembled the show’s title sequence.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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Along with margins not in the speaker’s favor, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), who helped do much of the heavy lifting during the first reconciliation process, publicly expressed doubt that another reconciliation bill can be passed.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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For months, residents along that stretch of the project have expressed concerns regarding its design and impact.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For the first time in years, the Rockies have changed their front office personnel and incorporated new ways to play baseball and win games.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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The biggest improvement, UI aside, is the new tire model that has been incorporated in some vehicle categories.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodied. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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