Thesaurus results for EMBODIMENT

embodiment

noun

im-ˈbä-di-mənt

Definition of embodiment

as in manifestation

a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality) Mother Theresa was often regarded as the embodiment of selfless devotion to others

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Recent Examples of embodiment Al Mubarak was an elegant, articulate embodiment of a project many saw as an extension of Abu Dhabi soft power as much as a sheikh’s personal investment. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 For instance, the way that Tresnjak, wardrobe designer Charlotte DeVaux Shields and set designer Alexander Dodge have conspired to make sneakers into the embodiment of complicity and evil is fairly ingenious. — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 This Hansen feels like a twitchy, touchy embodiment of true-crime ambition. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026 As the embodiment of soulmates, often mentioned in pop culture alongside of Bonnie and Clyde or Burton and Taylor, Johnny and June had a connection from their first meeting. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embodiment

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The hotel just opened, so maybe that’s what accounts for it, but there’s a real atmosphere of excitement, and the staff seems to want to represent the greatest manifestation of the Four Seasons brand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The curtain that officials brought down to prevent witnesses seeing Pike’s suffering is merely the visible manifestation of a process that is hidden from voters by design.

— Maya Foa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of manifestation

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Bad news for fans of Ted Lasso‘s original Richmond men’s team who have been holding out hope for a larger presence of the players in the show’s new incarnation.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
But against her current longer hair, this latest incarnation feels newly sharp.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of incarnation

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As their names suggest, one perfume bottle features an image of pizza and the other of pasta on its front.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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