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
Impacciatore, squeezed into a skin-tight Power Rangers suit, performed an entire clowning routine where she’s accosted by abstract embodiments of various winter sports throughout history.
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
Enveloped in all this optical dazzlement, and cutting across the frame with their bold, frontal gazes, the women are the very embodiment of dignity and power, mirrors of the independence roiling at the heart of the nation.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Quince’s cashmere’s robe is the embodiment of self care.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Feb. 2026
Throughout a six-week election campaign, Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, was the embodiment of caution.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
Enveloped in all this optical dazzlement, and cutting across the frame with their bold, frontal gazes, the women are the very embodiment of dignity and power, mirrors of the independence roiling at the heart of the nation.
—Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Quince’s cashmere’s robe is the embodiment of self care.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Feb. 2026
Throughout a six-week election campaign, Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, was the embodiment of caution.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodiment
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So, part of what is lost is the physical manifestation of these longer histories and heritages.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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This downtown store with genderless clothing, jewelry, ceramics, bags, and hats is the manifestation of René Holguin, a Ralph Lauren alum.—
Jason Sheeler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Arena is Princess’ newest incarnation of the typical cruise ship theater space, where up to 900 passengers can watch the twice-nightly show performed on a revolving stage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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In its modern incarnation, it has mainly been used to punish misconduct by junior and mid-ranking public officials, with police and prison officers accounting for 92% of convictions between 2014 and 2024, according to the Institute For Government.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
25 Feb. 2026
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The plane, belonging to the Bolivian air force, was transporting money to La Paz, and images on social media showed people rushing to collect the bills scattered at the crash site, while police in riot gear tried to disperse the crowd.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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North Korea on Saturday released pictures showing leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter at a rifle range, the latest propaganda images to promote the child touted as a potential successor.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodiment. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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