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
With plenty of chairs around the roaring fires, the cookout feels like an embodiment of the ranch itself.
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Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 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
The final months of this transit, through to April 26th, are about embodiment.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
As downtown Jacksonville’s aspirations grow, perhaps its Four Seasons can serve as the perfect embodiment of its status as an aspiring tourist destination.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 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
The final months of this transit, through to April 26th, are about embodiment.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
As downtown Jacksonville’s aspirations grow, perhaps its Four Seasons can serve as the perfect embodiment of its status as an aspiring tourist destination.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodiment
Noun
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But on Monday, the French pharma firm reported that clinical trial results showed its experimental oral drug venglustat improved the neurological manifestations of what’s known as type 3 Gaucher disease, which can include poor muscle coordination and cognitive issues.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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Eventually there will be a physical manifestation of the Hall, a building somewhere with plaques and memorabilia and exhibits honoring the rich history of sports in Southern California, but that will be at the back end.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Is your ex the human incarnation of a rat?—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its modern incarnation was forged in 1990 under its third guru, Singh.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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That hole eventually became the defining image of Hanceville’s decline.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Television footage and social media images showed police and residents transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodiment. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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