Thesaurus results for EMBODY

embody

verb

im-ˈbä-dē

Definition of embody

as in to integrate

to make a part of a body or system they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive

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as in to express

to represent in visible form George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear

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Recent Examples of embody Francéclat said that the brands embody both the diversity and dynamism of the international recognition the sector is currently seeing. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 The idea that women couldn't reach equality without the ability to decide whether or when to have children was central to the feminist movement of the late 1960s, which Steinem came to embody until her death at age 92 on Wednesday. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 This triumvirate uses their voices, their power, their compassion to embody this virtuous cycle of generosity and reciprocity without forfeiting their personhood, bodies, or resources to anyone. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 Without action, values are empty promises, so work through your values and define how they will be embodied through your staff and business practices. — Joe Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embody

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Osteopathic medical education intentionally integrates biomedical, clinical, health systems and biomechanical sciences, and concepts aligned with complexity science into a coherent framework for physician formation.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
Musk plans to integrate Cybercabs, which lack manual controls that passengers could use to take over in an emergency, into the company’s existing cab service, which until now has used only conventional Tesla vehicles.

— Bernard Condon, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrate

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Artificial intelligence developers are expressing alarm that AI could destroy humanity in the next few years, and industry leaders are calling for a slowdown in its development.

— Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
At the blue red carpet rollout last week, the actress, known for portraying Olivia Benson in the NBC franchise, expressed excitement to do something different from her longstanding work on the show.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of express

Verb

Prieto zooms out even further with some of the other pieces in the exhibition, which don’t incorporate original building fragments but are inspired by their architecture.

— Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
Korean brands have become particularly adept at turning said ingredients into lightweight, layered topicals that are easy to incorporate into everyday rituals.

— Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of incorporate

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The ring symbolized Rivera’s romance with her fiancé, Alfred Gonzalez.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Built in the final years of United National Movement (UNM) rule (2004–2012), their ultracontemporary design symbolized the pro-Western approach of the UNM’s leader, Mikhail Saakashvili.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of symbolize

Verb

The cowardly, devious Turgeniev has assimilated to the comforts of the West —that alone is enough for Fyodor to detest him.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Like many of their Jewish peers, the couple’s aim was to assimilate completely into French society.

— Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of assimilate

Verb

Princess Moss, the new president of the National Education Association, exemplifies it.

— Dana Stangel-Plowe, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026
The honor, announced today, promotes the practice of investigative journalism exemplifying compassion, courage and integrity.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of exemplify

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Melling’s superpower is a strange one; his face always seems to bear the expression of someone about to drop 500 feet without a seatbelt on a Six Flags rollercoaster, and this ability to manifest existential horror is a core feature of Stuffed.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
His refired ambition most prominently manifests in his decision to star in A Different Man, after initially declining to even read the script.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of manifest

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Chapman's charges raised concerns to Krissie Fung, a member of the city's police oversight body the Fire and Police Commission.

— David Clarey, jsonline.com, 8 July 2026
Body measurements for height, waist, hips and Relative Fat Mass, an index that estimates body fat percentage from height, waist circumference and gender, have remained stable.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

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