embodies

present tense third-person singular of embody

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of embodies Mia Wasikowska perfectly embodies the role of Agata, a writer returning to her home continent, seeking to understand and reconnect with the wounds of the recent past, and with the ways in which unresolved conflicts continue to echo in the present. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 The mid-1980s saw the opening of Parton’s Dollywood, a theme park in rural Tennessee that embodies the spirit of the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and still draws an average of 4 million visitors a year. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 For example, Hank humorously embodies the tension at the heart of American masculinity and fatherhood. Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026 But, in some ways, Bohm now embodies the adjustments the Phillies have made as a team this month. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Despite its summertime popularity, Biarritz still very much embodies its roots as a fishing village. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026 The Department of Defense then integrates it into the military and embodies its intelligence into lethal robots. Emelia S. Probasco, Foreign Affairs, 20 Aug. 2026 Jake embodies that spirit, always striving to deliver and exceed expectations, perfectly aligning with the goals of Insomniac. Lisa Kocay, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Chesky embodies founder mode when closely monitoring Airbnb employees’ progress on its AI initiatives, token usage, and overall output of the AI. Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodies
Verb
  • Instead, the bank or service integrates the system on its side.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Kahoot integrates with ChatGPT for seamless activity creation, and Diffit's extension generates resources directly from web content.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Gunter, a 14-year client, expresses his happiness at seeing the store reopen after its move from Northlake Mall.
    Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Stewart, while offering advice on ownership challenges, expresses pride and excitement for Briscoe, noting their relationship will evolve from idol/driver to friendly competitors.
    Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The cover also incorporates more than 10,000 micropores per square centimeter, designed to help heat and moisture escape.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While Pilates focuses on core stability; posture; and gentle, low-impact movements, STRONG incorporates HIIT intervals between Pilates movements to raise your heart rate and burn calories.
    Maggie Donahue, HEALTH, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Berkshire Hathaway exemplifies patience, deploying capital opportunistically under Greg Abel, while Apple prioritizes returning excess cash via massive buybacks and dividends.
    Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Efrat Tolkowsky, a Reichman University lecturer and former member of the Tel Aviv City Council representing Meretz, a left-wing party that for years ran on a pro-peace platform, exemplifies that shift.
    Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • With a soothing neutral color palette and elegant touches like custom cathedral ceilings, the house personifies modern luxury.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Skenes’ recent inconsistency symbolizes a larger step back by the Pittsburgh rotation since the All-Star break, with Jared Jones and Mitch Keller also struggling, pushing the Bucs to the fringe of the playoff race.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The hearing took place before a packed courtroom at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, as Golden’s supporters wore purple, a color that symbolizes survivors of domestic violence.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Bugatti Type 57 epitomizes that aesthetic power, exemplified by a low-slung body defined by voluptuous curves.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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

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“Embodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodies. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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