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 The Vanity Fair of today embodies a certain sort of lavishness—an often unironic appreciation of and yearning for rich people things. — Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026 Your Purpose Credibility begins when a founder has absolute clarity regarding the company's purpose and embodies the values expected of the team. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 This mid-century home was designed in 1958 by Kaneji Domoto (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright) and embodies indoor-outdoor living with its abundance of glass walls. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 This precise model embodies what an Italian supercar should be, and Ferrari has completely knocked it out of the park with the 296 Speciale Aperta. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026 Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer Aniston very much embodies a less-is-more approach to her skincare and makeup. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 At other times, the book embodies an awareness that glass-smashing isn’t in the cards. — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026 Wang explains the meaning behind her son’s name, telling PEOPLE that the moniker embodies the couple’s long list of adventures across the world. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 The building, constructed in phases between 1921 and 1930, embodies characteristics of the Sacramento School District Architectural and Engineering Commission’s distinctive architecture program of the 1920s. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodies
  1. integrates
  2. expresses
  3. incorporates
  4. exemplifies
  5. assimilates
  6. personifies
  7. symbolizes
  8. epitomizes
Verb
  • The company now offers flights, cars, and activities beyond accommodations, exemplified by its partnership with Uber, which integrates hotel bookings into Uber's ecosystem.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Its Lattice software integrates data from multiple sensors to provide a unified view of military operations.
    — byDavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrates
Verb
  • Tortorici was asked about a scene in which a girl expresses admiration for former Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the difficulty of watching from the sidelines, Harvey expresses deep gratitude for the FOX Sports opportunity, balancing his racing ambitions with his commitment to delivering top performance for the network.
    — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of expresses
Verb
  • This material can be coated with a proprietary glaze called EverClean, which incorporates silver into the mix.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Her practice incorporates reiki, chakra work, and the energetic presence of the horses, using their sensitivity and subsequent behavior as a mirror for our unspoken emotional weight.
    — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of incorporates
Verb
  • Part of Georgia’s Golden Isles, Sea Island exemplifies old-school Southern luxury while maintaining a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback, Dak Prescott, exemplifies this issue.
    — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 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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  • Jim Hummel, community reporter, newspaper bureau chief, State House reporter, television anchor and producer and independent investigative reporter, personifies Rhode Island journalism.
    — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 2 July 2026
  • No place personifies this quirky little beach town better than The Red Bar, a bohemian hangout swathed in scarlet lights that’s known for its crab cakes and in-house jazz band.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of personifies
Verb
  • The departure symbolizes opportunity, even more so now that the women’s and men’s tournaments are sold separately.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In Linklater’s eyes, college symbolizes a fount of opportunity, a place where people can reinvent themselves, try on different identities, and embrace self-exploration.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of symbolizes
Verb
  • Built in 1836—predating Newport’s famous Gilded Age mansions—this 4,000-square-foot residence epitomizes old-school Americana.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The building’s Neo-Baroque exterior, which dates back to the early twentieth century, was preserved when the hotel opened in 2020, while the inside epitomizes Scandinavian style with its open and airy design.
    — Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026
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