as in embodying
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
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Recent Examples of bodying
LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season?
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodying
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He is widely recognized for embodying a bold, distinctly Philadelphia spirit and his strong support of the Flyers.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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This was his final project, its unfettered ethos embodying his approach to vacation time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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That can show up as emotional suppression, difficulty naming or expressing needs, chronic stress or a sense that vulnerability is unsafe.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Women’s interests have long been considered frivolous—especially if such interests involve expressing emotion; talking about their feelings with each other; or navigating status and power outside of, or in direct opposition to, their relationships with straight men.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
2 May 2026
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District 8 previously ran the length of Brevard, incorporating Christmas and ending just east of Wedgefield.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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With that in mind, try incorporating one or two servings of yogurt into your daily routine, suggests Dominguez.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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“Bodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodying. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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