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
In a way, the market, with its oldest stalls ranging from Mexican to Chinese to Salvadoran cuisines, is an embodiment of the immigrant experience in Los Angeles.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
And so that’s a perfect embodiment of Tommy in Landman of that character, right?
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 June 2025
Aidan Hundley, Colerain High School Aidan Hundley is the embodiment of well-rounded excellence that The Cincinnati Enquirer celebrates with its Student of the Week award.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Altea was the embodiment of Italian artisanal savoir-faire.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
And so that’s a perfect embodiment of Tommy in Landman of that character, right?
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 June 2025
Aidan Hundley, Colerain High School Aidan Hundley is the embodiment of well-rounded excellence that The Cincinnati Enquirer celebrates with its Student of the Week award.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Altea was the embodiment of Italian artisanal savoir-faire.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for embodiment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodiment
Noun
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Tariffs are one manifestation of the growing geopolitical strife.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Three of Wands brings the energy of manifestation to visions and long-term goals.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The two previous incarnations found a tepid response from audiences, with diminishing returns.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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These bands have continued even as the surviving members of the Dead regrouped in a series of different incarnations, most recently as Dead & Company, now down to two original members — Bob Weir and Mickey Hart — alongside guitarist John Mayer and other musicians.—
Matt Sebastian,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Check out images of the iconic statue over the years.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Judging by Walters' press release, the suspicion appears to be that someone in the room had a phone, tablet, or laptop connected to or previously paired with the television, and that the images were coming from that machine.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodiment. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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