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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
The devil embodies hate and causes destruction.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
And for me, stand-up comedy embodies everything, those other things as well.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The Sun embodies, while Neptune idealizes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Sely embodies resilience against prejudice as her struggle for equality and respect as an immigrant woman paved the way for future generations.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Kinnaman, on the other hand, embodies a new model, with different standards of ubiquity.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Lexington’s workforce embodies the strength and skill of the Piedmont Triad region, with hundreds of team members already on board and 200 additional positions set to be filled in the coming years.
—Tobias Bauer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Illinois embodies that mindset this year.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The result is an accessory that embodies a minimalist attitude without feeling predictable.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
And for me, stand-up comedy embodies everything, those other things as well.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The Sun embodies, while Neptune idealizes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Sely embodies resilience against prejudice as her struggle for equality and respect as an immigrant woman paved the way for future generations.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Kinnaman, on the other hand, embodies a new model, with different standards of ubiquity.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Lexington’s workforce embodies the strength and skill of the Piedmont Triad region, with hundreds of team members already on board and 200 additional positions set to be filled in the coming years.
—Tobias Bauer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Illinois embodies that mindset this year.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The result is an accessory that embodies a minimalist attitude without feeling predictable.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodies
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The company integrates robot hardware, AI models, and large-scale data infrastructure to enable continuous learning and improvement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Under his leadership, the nonprofit Associates in Research and Education for Development has partnered with public schools and education authorities to expand bilingual education that integrates native languages with French from the earliest years of learning.—
Catherine Russell,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bobby, who shares Sophie with ex-wife Kate Connelly, frequently expresses pride over his daughter’s accomplishments.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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In her new British Vogue cover story, Charli expresses a general ennui toward pop stardom.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Commissioner Tanya Bhatt, who led the effort, said the new installation incorporates materials from the original crosswalk.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its most recent iteration, BuddhaBot Plus, also incorporates OpenAI’s ChatGPT.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Devers, in particular, most exemplifies the team-wide trend.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The film ‘Sorda’ exemplifies these qualities perfectly.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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And no one personifies that more than Hutson.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 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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The site was especially crowded as hundreds of individuals gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the early 19th-century mountaintop fortress that symbolizes sovereignty and resistance against French colonialism.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Per the Japanese government, the ritual symbolizes the union of the couple and the joining of their families.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Recently reissued by original label Rough Trade Records, Songs to Remember epitomizes the group’s attempt to reconcile an art-school background, 1977-era punk ethics, and an obsession with chart pop into a musical statement as stately and cohesive as a book of sonnets.—
Alfred Soto,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2026
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On the softball field, Jillian Albayati epitomizes the words of Theodore Roosevelt.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Embodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodies. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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