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
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In contrast to their peers, who may never have heard of Elvis, the competitors have dedicated an enormous amount of time and energy to embodying the king's singing voice, mannerisms and style.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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In addition to embodying Swift’s usual sophisticated style, the pants had a loose silhouette that would be comfy for sitting through long discussions.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Workplaces absolutely require professionalism and emotional intelligence, but confidence becomes fragile when your energy is focused entirely on managing perception instead of expressing ideas honestly and engaging authentically.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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There was Governor Christopher Waller expressing worry that consumer and market psychology was in danger of shifting their inflation expectations higher — a key consideration when figuring out how the Fed should react.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Local farmer Frank Stoeber began spinning the ball in 1953, incorporating twine from the hay bales of 85 neighboring farmers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Simison emphasized robust public-safety services, including shortening fire department response times, incorporating new technologies into policing and the advent of several large developments and transportation projects.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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“Bodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodying. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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