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
The Niños Héroes are often viewed as the embodiment of courage, teenagers who fought like men against a northern invader.
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Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), a devout Catholic, lionized Francis, portraying him as the perfect embodiment of the gospel of Matthew, which urges charity for those most in need.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
But one can’t—women especially can’t—elude embodiment and entanglement in the end.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
The Lodge Mallorca is the embodiment of those values.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), a devout Catholic, lionized Francis, portraying him as the perfect embodiment of the gospel of Matthew, which urges charity for those most in need.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
But one can’t—women especially can’t—elude embodiment and entanglement in the end.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
The Lodge Mallorca is the embodiment of those values.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodiment
Noun
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The musician’s spotting was part side quest, part manifestation.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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Fortunately, the man did not develop this even more serious manifestation of the disease.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The game’s developers note that each character will have their own unique playstyle that offers variety to gamers who are previously familiar with the series from its earlier incarnations.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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Disaster struck in 1895 when fire consumed much of the estate, yet from these ashes rose perhaps its most defining incarnation.—
Paul Jebara,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To backtrack: Sepideh Farsi was compelled by the images coming out of Gaza to travel there.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Russia is playing for time, evidently, and amassing forces on the eastern frontline, drone images show, ahead of a likely summer offensive.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodiment. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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