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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
No one embodies those fashion criteria quite like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, a minimalist maven with a knack for stylish staples.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
This spot, perched at the top of Smokehouse Lane, embodies the Piedmont style.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
No fruit embodies the essence of warmer weather quite like the peach, particularly when it is harvested from one's own garden.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Val Kilmer’s performance as this trickster poet forever thumbing his nose at reality embodies the movie’s tensions.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
He is known as a leader who embodies our core values of connection, commitment, compassion and courage.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
Players say no one embodies that more than assistant coach LaMesia McKinney.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Equally psychedelic and wistful, her music embodies the spirit of neo-soul while pushing toward abstraction.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
Whispers in May embodies the courageous vision of a woman director in China, where making independent documentary films is a precarious endeavor.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
This spot, perched at the top of Smokehouse Lane, embodies the Piedmont style.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
No fruit embodies the essence of warmer weather quite like the peach, particularly when it is harvested from one's own garden.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Val Kilmer’s performance as this trickster poet forever thumbing his nose at reality embodies the movie’s tensions.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
He is known as a leader who embodies our core values of connection, commitment, compassion and courage.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
Players say no one embodies that more than assistant coach LaMesia McKinney.
—Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Equally psychedelic and wistful, her music embodies the spirit of neo-soul while pushing toward abstraction.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
Whispers in May embodies the courageous vision of a woman director in China, where making independent documentary films is a precarious endeavor.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodies
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Built around a compact semiconductor laser framework, the system integrates a multi-wavelength configuration operating across green, blue, and infrared laser bands.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Yoga teacher Katy Vanek integrates the animals into the flow of the class.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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This is the kind of personal information that Cooper himself expresses ambivalence about sharing throughout his book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Along with the rest of our family, Jay expresses his deepest sorrow and sincerest apology to the Hughes family.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The mark incorporates the franchise’s signature tri-star — a nod to the Tennessee state flag — alongside the team’s traditional blue, white and red colors.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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These professionals provide care that incorporates lifestyle support, in addition to conventional medicine.—
Helena Kudiabor,
SELF,
13 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Hyundai Palisade interior exemplifies the earth tone trend.—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps this exemplifies how the East perceives the body.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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That to me personifies this team right now – a bunch of guys who are selfless.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The door of the Legacy Tower symbolizes perseverance, Smith says.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The book features the names of all the authors, numbering near 10,000, followed by a series of empty pages, which protest organizer Ed Newton-Rex told Deadline symbolizes the future for novel writing if large-language artificial intelligence models continue to scrape their work.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stone fireplace An outdoor fireplace epitomizes coziness.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Parisian brand Sézane epitomizes a modern femininity.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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