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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
One of the few businesses open Monday morning, the Andover Gulf Gas Station owned by Sam Dagher, a familiar and friendly figure in Andover who embodies that spirit.
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Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Like many musicians shaped by that environment, his education wasn’t technical—it was embodied.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But to fully embody that sense of decadence all the time requires a feat of interior design.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2026
In contrast, a good leader embodies these qualities.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
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Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Like many musicians shaped by that environment, his education wasn’t technical—it was embodied.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But to fully embody that sense of decadence all the time requires a feat of interior design.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2026
In contrast, a good leader embodies these qualities.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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The steering wheel is integrated directly with the Tensor Robocar autonomous driving system.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Serenity Pants fall under $90 and are an easy way to integrate this rich color into your wardrobe.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kennedy expressed openness to building on modest reforms that already passed the House, chiefly more money for body cameras and de-escalation training.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lemon was charged with conspiring to violate someone’s constitutional rights and violating the FACE Act, which prohibits the use of force or threats to intentionally interfere with someone expressing their First Amendment right to religion.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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While there is no genetic test for obsessive compulsive disorder yet, the hope is to make the DSM flexible enough to incorporate technology that may not exist yet.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Thus, the study authors recommended that future microbial community models incorporate positive interactions and seek to account for how relationships among species may vary with environmental conditions.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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They were deemed thugs and animals, and were said to symbolize all that was wrong with America’s cities as well as with the liberals who had enabled the city’s poor, lazy, and criminal elements.—
Heather Ann Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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Their clothes are smeared with mud, symbolizing the earthy, devotional spirit of the journey.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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There is no pre-season or ample training sessions to assimilate.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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An immigrant can live here for life without ever assimilating into our language or culture.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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The Integrated Ecosystem Amazon’s One Medical strategy exemplifies the Integrated Ecosystem model.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Last year, many stories were written about Silicon Valley’s rightward shift, as exemplified by leaders like Marc Andreessen and Elon Musk.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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With any ending comes nostalgia, and the remembrances have poured in since the year began, from those attending their last screening at the Library to anyone who felt the magic of indie film manifested in a post-premiere snowstorm.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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This can manifest in the form of apparel, bedding, kitchen utensils and bumper stickers all the way to collectibles, luxury watches, electronics and seasonal products like ornaments.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Those are plays on which the big fellas get a chance just to body defensive backs.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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This law from a San Diego County lawmaker expands access to confidential police personnel records by granting civilian oversight bodies the authority to review them during misconduct investigations.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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