BODYING Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

bodying

verb

present participle of body

as in embodying

to represent in visible form abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism

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disembodying

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Recent Examples of bodying LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season? — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodying

Verb

The difference, as researcher Amanda Arroyo has noted, is between performing body positivity and embodying it and daughters, even very young ones, are skilled at detecting the gap.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Torch Song by Alison Saar was inspired by the Statue of Liberty but given a more Chicago flair by embodying the spirit of the city's blues heritage.

— Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

Definition of embodying

Verb

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif released a statement expressing sympathy with the families of the five crew members, and directed the government to deploy all available resources for the search effort.

— Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
By expressing behavior through concrete, executable examples, acceptance tests allow the system to evolve while keeping its meaning and intent stable.

— Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of expressing

Verb

Organizing Elements To really put your mudroom over the top, consider incorporating features that help make organizing your home easier.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026