embodies

verb

present tense third-person singular of embody
1
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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2
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 With his rooted presence and remarkable nuance, Nawazuddin embodies Mehboob’s essential contradictions. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 There’s little dispute that Hellermark, the 30-year-old Sana CEO, embodies the future of Workday’s potential. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 One of the benefits of going to college is to hear adults talk in new, unexpected ways, employing fresh language that embodies the quintessence of an idea or concept. — David Shribman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026 Method acting is a technique in which an actor embodies a character absolutely, usually both on- and off-camera, for months at a time (and sometimes, as in the curious case of Austin Butler’s Elvis accent, beyond the project itself). — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Perched on the edge of Marina Bay, Moshe Safdie’s ArtScience Museum embodies the intersection of art and science through the metaphor of a lotus. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 In a way, the film’s method embodies Hamaguchi’s philosophy of melding the inside and outside. — Elissa Suh, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Arabian or Thoroughbred or compact quarter horse, Equus ferus caballus embodies passion, strength, and independence. — Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026 The dynamic between them essentially embodies the traditional animosity between the clubs. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodies
  1. integrates
  2. expresses
  3. incorporates
  4. exemplifies
  5. assimilates
  6. personifies
  7. symbolizes
  8. epitomizes
Verb
  • Robeson integrates into that community, which was astounding for a British film in 1940.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The framework integrates movement selection and execution into a single planner-controller approach.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of integrates
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  • The film certainly expresses an interest in the shifting dynamics of this unconventional unit, especially once Junna does fall pregnant and moves into the family home.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Edward Ferrars expresses his surprise that hunters should be considered a necessity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of expresses
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  • The collection also incorporates diamonds sourced through GemFair, De Beers Group’s initiative supporting artisanal and small-scale miners, reinforcing the company’s efforts to connect provenance with luxury craftsmanship.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The lawsuit, filed by Florida lawyer Spencer Kuvin, incorporates much of the findings of the Ethics Committee probe, which was eventually made public.
    — Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of incorporates
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  • Beyond all that old-fashioned charm is a place that exemplifies the best of countryside-chic, too.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The high growth rate exemplifies the state’s rich concentration of high-tech and other high-productivity industries.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of exemplifies
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  • His ashen skin is snaked with circuitry, his voice flattened into the cold register of the Borg, a cybernetic collective that assimilates entire civilizations and reshapes them in its own image.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 5 Apr. 2026
Definition of assimilates
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  • Introduced crawling through the Trask family’s field, her black blood spattering their rich soil like a human pesticide, Cathy personifies the series’ potent blend of dread and beauty.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Even though Miami’s inside linebacker spot had been decimated by injuries, and the overall roster lacks playmakers (which Dodson was), and experience (43 NFL starts), that decision personifies what this season will be about.
    — Omar Kelly August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of personifies
Verb
  • That combination both literally and figuratively symbolizes how the program has risen.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The rite symbolizes the deceased's final departure from the world of the living and helps the family come to terms with the loss.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of symbolizes
Verb
  • As Rosewood's first foray into the UAE, this property, much like all 26 Rosewoods worldwide, epitomizes style and sophistication.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And perhaps no season better epitomizes the program and its direction than the first half of 2026 in Los Angeles.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026
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“Embodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodies. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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