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as in integrates
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 expresses
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodies
In an interview with The Sacramento Bee, Coleman talked about how the home embodies rare architectural elements, conceals a time capsule, showcases Hollywood relics and captures riverfront glamour.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Completed in 1957 as a private residence and currently owned by the Currier Museum of Art, the home is just one of seven Usonian Automatic houses built by Wright and embodies his ambition to design affordable, high-quality housing for middle-class Americans.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Oct. 2025
Instead, an irrepressible 18-year-old girl named Vera Brandes embodies both of those things, and the story here ultimately belongs to her.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
The Grosche Stella moka pot comes in an ultra sleek four-cup size stainless steel vessel that embodies something like a thermos.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
The music at that year’s festival embodies that burning idealism.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
At its heart, cinema embodies this truth by offering us not only stories but a deeper understanding of the wide spectrum of the human condition.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
As part of the USA TODAY Netowrk, The Tennessean uses USA TODAY Network Style Guide, which embodies our unwavering commitment to clarity, accuracy, consistency and transparency in journalism.
—Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
This Dunkin' Halloween costume embodies a bunch of different characters in one.
—Kyley Warren, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Completed in 1957 as a private residence and currently owned by the Currier Museum of Art, the home is just one of seven Usonian Automatic houses built by Wright and embodies his ambition to design affordable, high-quality housing for middle-class Americans.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Oct. 2025
Instead, an irrepressible 18-year-old girl named Vera Brandes embodies both of those things, and the story here ultimately belongs to her.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
The Grosche Stella moka pot comes in an ultra sleek four-cup size stainless steel vessel that embodies something like a thermos.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
The music at that year’s festival embodies that burning idealism.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
At its heart, cinema embodies this truth by offering us not only stories but a deeper understanding of the wide spectrum of the human condition.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
As part of the USA TODAY Netowrk, The Tennessean uses USA TODAY Network Style Guide, which embodies our unwavering commitment to clarity, accuracy, consistency and transparency in journalism.
—Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
This Dunkin' Halloween costume embodies a bunch of different characters in one.
—Kyley Warren, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodies
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This integrates custom hardware, AI models, motion systems, and software.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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This time around, the winner will be the platform that integrates AI features seamlessly without jeopardizing privacy.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Deol also expresses nostalgia for earlier eras of filmmaking.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Offit also expresses concern that the national case numbers confirmed by the CDC are an undercount.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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The apparatus is an automatic closed system that incorporates a fermentation vat and a centrifuge to simulate lunar gravity.—
David Szondy
October 19,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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The open-air theater incorporates the desert landscape, allowing audiences to watch the sunset behind the stage.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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The prose in this quiet, forceful epic exemplifies Kincaid’s trademark sharpness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Viewers will have the chance to vote in an online poll for the Finalist whose accomplishment, impact and story best exemplifies a CNN Hero.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps no player better personifies that path than Isaac Paredes, who does not have a defensive position on Houston’s current roster and may flirt with a $10 million salary during his third trip through the arbitration process.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The most sacred symbol in Asante culture remains the Golden Stool, which according to lore was conjured down from the heavens and symbolizes not only royal authority but also the people’s collective soul.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Herzog’s announcement places Trump among a select group of global figures recognized by Israel and symbolizes the end of the two-year war in Gaza.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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But as the Chiefs continue to look somewhere between mortal and vulnerable since reaching five of the last six Super Bowls, Kelce’s day in some ways epitomizes that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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The real transfer trend can be seen by Isak’s replacement at Newcastle, Nick Woltemade, whose move from Stuttgart epitomizes the transfer fee inflation that has defined the summer 2025 transfer window.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Embodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodies. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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