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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
Just as each star sign has its own unique characteristics, every architectural style embodies different traits, supports a certain lifestyle, and exudes a particular feeling.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
No player better embodies those fluctuations than Brunson, who has fluctuated between lead star and co-star — between elite scorer and selfless playmaker.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
The warm, clubbish room, with wood paneling, leather banquettes, brass accents and a fireplace, embodies the designer’s classic Americana aesthetic, as does the menu featuring burgers, crab cakes and a raw bar.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
No one embodies this anarchic sensibility like David Letterman, the original Late Show host, who recently joined Colbert to hurl CBS property off the studio’s roof, in a reprisal of a vintage bit.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
The actor, 54, who physically embodies the iconic bounty hunter in The Mandalorian & Grogu, tells PEOPLE about finding out his grandfather, legendary actor John Wayne, had his own place in the universe.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Diana, the house manager who embodies extreme competence, showed me that even the Tivo was still set to Fallon’s family account.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Jimmy is a compulsively magnetic figure who keeps everyone at arm’s length, including the audience, and for a film that embodies a voluptuous sense of tragedy, that leaves it undeniably aloof.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Designed with monochromatic laces for a more tonal and sophisticated look, the silhouette embodies our brand codes of timeless elegance while remaining effortlessly versatile.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
No player better embodies those fluctuations than Brunson, who has fluctuated between lead star and co-star — between elite scorer and selfless playmaker.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
The warm, clubbish room, with wood paneling, leather banquettes, brass accents and a fireplace, embodies the designer’s classic Americana aesthetic, as does the menu featuring burgers, crab cakes and a raw bar.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
No one embodies this anarchic sensibility like David Letterman, the original Late Show host, who recently joined Colbert to hurl CBS property off the studio’s roof, in a reprisal of a vintage bit.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
The actor, 54, who physically embodies the iconic bounty hunter in The Mandalorian & Grogu, tells PEOPLE about finding out his grandfather, legendary actor John Wayne, had his own place in the universe.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Diana, the house manager who embodies extreme competence, showed me that even the Tivo was still set to Fallon’s family account.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Jimmy is a compulsively magnetic figure who keeps everyone at arm’s length, including the audience, and for a film that embodies a voluptuous sense of tragedy, that leaves it undeniably aloof.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Designed with monochromatic laces for a more tonal and sophisticated look, the silhouette embodies our brand codes of timeless elegance while remaining effortlessly versatile.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodies
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Consus integrates institutional research with tactical portfolio management intended to adapt to economic conditions, interest-rate movements, and inflationary pressures.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The model also boasts 800 V charging and cell-to-body integration, a structural load-bearing battery design that integrates battery cells directly into the vehicle’s floor and walls.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Victoria Frenner, who is a therapist, expresses skepticism about the book’s punchy tone.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Bryl has built a beauty career over the past four decades based on accuracy, discretion, and the belief that beauty, at its best, expresses presence rather than perfection.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The spa menu includes detoxing rituals and massages, including a signature treatment that incorporates nectar from Amazonian fruits and other Colombian botanicals.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
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That pricing makes the bundle feel like an excellent deal that would also look superior to paying $13/month for a version of Disney+ that incorporates Hulu’s entire library.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Aided by Bruno Tracq’s nimble editing, the scene exemplifies the film’s occasionally thrilling match of comedy and drama.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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The Vegas-twist on aufguss exemplifies the growing sauna entertainment trend in In North America.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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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
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Perhaps no dish better personifies Old Florida like the salty, cheesy Cuban sandwich.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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His replacement, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, personifies another shift in the Iranian system’s center of gravity, away from political management and toward security-bureaucratic coordination.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
9 May 2026
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Maroon January’s primary birthstone, the garnet, symbolizes loyalty and grounding energy.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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Your body responds not just to the memory itself, but to what your brain thinks that memory symbolizes about your social identity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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This show epitomizes an international production.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
27 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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