bodying

Definition of bodyingnext
present participle of body

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodying
Verb
  • The service Service here strikes that elusive balance between formal and familiar—the staff embodying Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) while operating with polished international flair.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Ahead, discover the French shoe brands that deserve a place in your wardrobe, each one embodying that elusive, enduring elegance only the French seem to do so well.
    Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Colorado lawmakers have been expressing both support and concerns over a major military operation that the United States and Israel launched against Iran early Saturday.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Osprey, a longtime leader in backpack design, has moved beyond one-size-fits-most thinking by incorporating adjustable torso lengths, interchangeable hip belts, and customizable harness systems into many of its packs.
    Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Ditching guitars for synthesizers may be old-hat in pop mythos, but the notion of Big Thief’s creaky folk music incorporating a future-shock of sci-fi sounds is intriguing.
    Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Bodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodying. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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