as in corporeal
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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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Recent Examples of embodied
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Shapland conveys the embodied nature of this research practice in a lovely passage considering her qualifications to write the biography.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Think anyone whose embodied physical labor is reproduced or broadcast for profit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
While centering on twenty-first-century rhetoric, IPS programs often incorporate embodied learning models including meditation, somatic movement, play, collaborative cooking, and other experiential activities alongside presentations, discussions, and publications.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
There is also growing interest in embodied cognition, the idea that bodily states influence mental processes.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Let this be a moment of embodied confidence rather than performance.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Over time, these inequities unfold through policy, practice and embodied harms.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
And that physically showed me that in an embodied way what eternity is like.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
As the literal bearer and the first hearer of his films’ sound, Wiseman was also the immediate receiver of the subjects’ discourse in its most concentrated form, on headphones, and his material relationship to these voices is embodied in the work.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Post-2029—build a universal humanoid platform for large-scale embodied AI deployment.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The final expression of such memory-making is embodied in Freud’s etchings, a practice explored in the final room.
—Sarah Hyde, Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026
But this year’s Mining Indaba embodied that very idea, with all the drama that comes with it.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Though DeRamus retired before the Black Lives Matter movement got its name, DeRamus' work embodied the phrase, Spratling said.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Martinez called Bivens a pillar of strength for her district who embodied the spirit of public service.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
The three directors—members of a boys’ club in an era rife with them—embodied not just creative drive and box-office magic but also an artistically productive camaraderie.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Robots take stage Agibot staged Agibot Night, a 60-minute gala in Shanghai on February 7, led entirely by robots powered by embodied intelligence.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Shapland conveys the embodied nature of this research practice in a lovely passage considering her qualifications to write the biography.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Think anyone whose embodied physical labor is reproduced or broadcast for profit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
While centering on twenty-first-century rhetoric, IPS programs often incorporate embodied learning models including meditation, somatic movement, play, collaborative cooking, and other experiential activities alongside presentations, discussions, and publications.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
There is also growing interest in embodied cognition, the idea that bodily states influence mental processes.
—Atom Sarkar, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Let this be a moment of embodied confidence rather than performance.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Over time, these inequities unfold through policy, practice and embodied harms.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
And that physically showed me that in an embodied way what eternity is like.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
This vision calls on each of us to recognize our role in this larger public health ecosystem, where personal and collective responsibility is reflected in policy and initiatives, as well as embodied in the way some communities already support one another.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
As the literal bearer and the first hearer of his films’ sound, Wiseman was also the immediate receiver of the subjects’ discourse in its most concentrated form, on headphones, and his material relationship to these voices is embodied in the work.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
Post-2029—build a universal humanoid platform for large-scale embodied AI deployment.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The final expression of such memory-making is embodied in Freud’s etchings, a practice explored in the final room.
—Sarah Hyde, Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026
But this year’s Mining Indaba embodied that very idea, with all the drama that comes with it.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Though DeRamus retired before the Black Lives Matter movement got its name, DeRamus' work embodied the phrase, Spratling said.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Martinez called Bivens a pillar of strength for her district who embodied the spirit of public service.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
The three directors—members of a boys’ club in an era rife with them—embodied not just creative drive and box-office magic but also an artistically productive camaraderie.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodied
Adjective
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No corporeal zone was off-limits either, as previously undiscussed body parts were platformed in new ways.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
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The massive and systematic erasure of the subject’s corporeal or cranial profiles under the promises of collectivized universal freedom has suddenly acquired the features of the fascist unifier, if not yet worn with the pride of a helmet, then at least with that of an armband or a brassard.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 Dec. 2025
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Developed by Musk’s AI startup, xAI, which acquired X last year, Grok is integrated into X’s social media feeds.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Evaluators monitored how quickly crews integrated the system into existing workflows.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The post has garnered 161,000 likes and more than 2,600 comments, many of which expressed sympathy for the bot.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Two other banks, Bank of America and RBC Capital Markets, also expressed worries about AI capex recently.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Until now, the physical mechanism behind that transport had not been confirmed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to Ruby, seven of the 20 or so churches in G92, a Christian immigrant advocacy coalition in the city, are ready to offer physical sanctuary, though many are avoiding publicity for fear of harassment.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The design of the sleeveless dress also incorporated a hint of the peekaboo bra layering trend, which saw a red carpet revitalization in 2024 and 2025.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Her wide-leg trousers came in a matching deep blue hue and incorporated cargo pockets.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The fruit of combining various firms under one umbrella was exemplified by MinervaHub creative director Jacopo Tonelli.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The pros and cons of Emery’s work are exemplified in the events of this season.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tenuous evidence of mass exodus Sensor Tower’s user data more fundamentally seems to suggest that beyond anecdotal claims, users have largely been unable to identify tangible changes in TikTok’s American operations, or at least, not enough to meaningfully shift user sentiment.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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By building a motor from visible, understandable parts, Jamie makes electromagnetism tangible.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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She was assimilated into the suburban New England life in America.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
12 Nov. 2025
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New York was built by immigrants such as Italians, Irish and lately, Hispanics, many of whom assimilated into the fabric of the city and eventually became woven into the culture.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Embodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodied. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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