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as in integrated
to make a part of a body or system
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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as in expressed
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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as in corporeal
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Recent Examples of embodied
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Critics say Columbus embodied colonialism.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
This demonstration highlights LimX Dynamics’ progress in embodied intelligence and autonomous motion while giving Oli a place in the list of highly agile and perceptive humanoid robots to look out for in the future.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
There are other potential impacts from embodied AI, which includes robotics and AI that interacts with physical systems.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
As a result, embodied emissions, e-waste, and the administrative burden of the conventional hardware refresh cycle are greatly reduced.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
At the University of Cincinnati in the United States, researchers at the eXtended Reality Lab have created an embodied/virtual reality system in which people exercising on a treadmill alone in their house have the experience of being in a gym, surrounded by other people also exercising.
—Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Intelligence alone can’t break free from infinite loops; but embodied consciousness, entangled with the arrow of time, can.
—Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The award recognizes filmmakers whose work has illuminated history, inspired public discourse, and deepened cultural understanding — a legacy Burns has embodied throughout his decades-long career.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Since 1978, Jordache has embodied a bold and authentic denim legacy—constantly evolving alongside the denim consumer while staying true to its distinctive roots.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Mitchell’s injury embodied the string that unraveled the entire secondary.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
And that’s part of Rashaad’s enduring legacy, embodied in the innocent image on Kevin’s necklace.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
For Lei, the piece embodied his fondness for structured fabrics, recalling the sleek modernism of Mary Quant and Pierre Cardin.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
The scene embodied the energy of the entire event.
—Cory Trenda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
The gracious donation was a moment that perfectly embodied the festival’s mission of giving back to the same city that’s been showing Clipse love since day one.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Others invite audiences into embodied experiences without headsets, creating physical environments that challenge perceptions of reality, and confront the impact of technology on society and the human condition.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Critics say Columbus embodied colonialism.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
This demonstration highlights LimX Dynamics’ progress in embodied intelligence and autonomous motion while giving Oli a place in the list of highly agile and perceptive humanoid robots to look out for in the future.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
There are other potential impacts from embodied AI, which includes robotics and AI that interacts with physical systems.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
As a result, embodied emissions, e-waste, and the administrative burden of the conventional hardware refresh cycle are greatly reduced.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
At the University of Cincinnati in the United States, researchers at the eXtended Reality Lab have created an embodied/virtual reality system in which people exercising on a treadmill alone in their house have the experience of being in a gym, surrounded by other people also exercising.
—Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Intelligence alone can’t break free from infinite loops; but embodied consciousness, entangled with the arrow of time, can.
—Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
After a 15-year absence, the Virginia duo delivered a masterclass buoyed by Pharrell production that embodied their classic sound for a new era.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The award recognizes filmmakers whose work has illuminated history, inspired public discourse, and deepened cultural understanding — a legacy Burns has embodied throughout his decades-long career.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Since 1978, Jordache has embodied a bold and authentic denim legacy—constantly evolving alongside the denim consumer while staying true to its distinctive roots.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Mitchell’s injury embodied the string that unraveled the entire secondary.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
And that’s part of Rashaad’s enduring legacy, embodied in the innocent image on Kevin’s necklace.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
For Lei, the piece embodied his fondness for structured fabrics, recalling the sleek modernism of Mary Quant and Pierre Cardin.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
The scene embodied the energy of the entire event.
—Cory Trenda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
The gracious donation was a moment that perfectly embodied the festival’s mission of giving back to the same city that’s been showing Clipse love since day one.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodied
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Hello Sunshine Collective’s first two classes were integrated with the media company’s franchises including Reese’s Book Club, The Home Edit, Shine Away and The Bright Side, as well as new Gen-Z brand Sunnie; Sunnie will be the focus of collaboration with the 2026 cohort.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Andreessen echoed that sectors like medicine and law can’t be heavily integrated with AI yet due to regulations and licensing hurdles.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hudson and other board members noted each of the applicants expressed some desire to run next year to remain in the seat.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson, who proposed the banner design ideas a few weeks ago, expressed optimism that now was the right time to host the interfaith ceremony.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Also at play is the culture of sport itself, an arena of ultimate corporeal sacrifice — and a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ashley Darby, after seven winters, six summers, and two presidential administrations, has finally gotten divorced from the corporeal gremlin known as Michael Darby.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There is no doubt that O’Connell has incorporated shorter concepts in recent weeks.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The house also boasts the original hardwood flooring, glass windows, woodwork, fireplaces, and mantels — and the Terrys have carefully incorporated complementary antique furniture throughout.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The rootedness of resistance takes other forms, too, exemplified in the French 75, which, even sixteen years on, still exists in some way.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Oct. 2025
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Buffett and Munger exemplified this by sharing their own work freely.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ethernet uses a physical cable that connects your computer directly to the router.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Despite its name, the condition, which has yet to be formally recognized, is often also paired with emotional, cognitive and physical dysfunction.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Taken to the extreme, some of these same ideas lead to remigration, the notion that nonwhite citizens who haven’t properly assimilated should be deported.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some Sogdians converted to Islam, while others assimilated into Chinese culture or other civilizations.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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James Bond is a global icon defined by his license to kill—symbolized through the gun and, by extension, the gun barrel imagery that has become synonymous with the franchise.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Taylor’s celebrated Cartier jewels have long symbolized her high-profile romances, but Swift turns the comparison around, asking whether all that glitter can ever replace trust and real connection.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Embodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodied. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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