1
as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the body of the novel was quite good, even if the beginning was a bit slow
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
feared that there was a body of extremists within the labor union
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in community
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a hangout where, it seems, much of the student body can be found on a Saturday night
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in person
a member of the human race
the most intelligent body in this entire place
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a body of security men accompany the president at all times
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to embody
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of body
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Israeli officials say Hamas could hand over six more bodies immediately out of the 15 still believed in Gaza, though some remains may be impossible to recover amid widespread destruction.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
After it got bodied by The Studio in the nomination count, all the Emmy momentum is with the freshman Apple TV+ series.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for body
Noun
The innovation could pave the way for softer, safer medical devices that move and act inside the body without surgery.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Israeli officials say Hamas could hand over six more bodies immediately out of the 15 still believed in Gaza, though some remains may be impossible to recover amid widespread destruction.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Yeah, Rocky definitely bodied that role, just brought a lot of energy to it.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
After it got bodied by The Studio in the nomination count, all the Emmy momentum is with the freshman Apple TV+ series.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for body
Recent Examples of Synonyms for body
Noun
-
Besides hunger, other factors such as stress, sleep, medications, pregnancy, weight changes, and health conditions can change appetite.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
-
Shoes in this collection feature the brand’s proprietary ProjectPlush support system, which is basically just a footbed that contours to the natural curvature of the feet, helping to distribute weight evenly and alleviate pressure points that could lead to soreness, calluses, and blisters.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Chowchilla Featuring exclusive interviews with the survivors, the 2023 documentary from CNN Films and HBO Max explores the most bizarre mass kidnapping of all time.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
-
There were also prisoners, paupers and unclaimed bodies who went into mass graves, including remains of 39,307 Catholics at Holy Cross.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The members of each faction, from the lowliest grunt to the top of the chain, are framed to be completely committed to their group’s cause.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
-
The two factions went to war, spilling blood through the streets of Philadelphia.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Nothing against the place, but there cannot be many cities, outside of Europe, where the local football community has been so well served in recent years.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
-
There’s community education if the state is going to censor your education.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Police reportedly located the woman after reviewing a two-second security camera video clip, in which she was allegedly seen on a city sidewalk carrying something that appeared to be wrapped in a bundle and holding it as a person would typically hold a baby.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
-
One issue is that hypnosis has long been viewed as a form of entertainment, a stage show with a hypnotist and an audience, which can give viewers a sense that hypnosis is something done to you rather than a process that a person is led through.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The organization taps a multidisciplinary group of physicians, scientists, chemists, engineers, epidemiologists, economists, psychologists, statisticians, sociologists, and community members to turn scientific discovery into actionable knowledge.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
-
More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Again, George Strait embodies unity, tradition, and the timeless American music that truly deserves the 2026 Super Bowl spotlight.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
-
Somehow, his soul embodies the whole club.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The therapeutic support core adjusts to your body’s curves, virtually eliminating pressure points.—
Christopher Murray
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
-
Equity in food access at Plant Joy Deli Childs' energy around her business comes back to her core belief that food, especially healthy options, shouldn't be out of reach for anyone.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Video
When Body Parts Are Also Verbs
Head, shoulders, metaphors, and toes
Cite this Entry
“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share