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 The Chase-versus-Iredell debate embodied an instability, from the beginning of the country, regarding the fundamental question of what law is, which has never been fully resolved. — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026 In this feat, Balogun embodied the notion that America is an ideal, not a bloodline. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The difference, as researcher Amanda Arroyo has noted, is between performing body positivity and embodying it and daughters, even very young ones, are skilled at detecting the gap. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Perhaps many in Atlanta found the two sides embodied the city’s rich Black history, which was forged in persistence. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for embody

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The roof design allows solar panels to be integrated into the building, while green roofscapes introduce vegetation that supports biodiversity and helps manage heat and rainwater.

— Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of integrate

Verb

Several organizations of institutional investors and auditing professionals, as well as a tsunami of individual investors, expressed opposition.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Some former candidates in this year's primary contests for governor, the Senate and the House have already expressed interest in replacing Platner on the ballot.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of express

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The actors learned how to sail and how to row and the boat’s 26-man crew were dressed as extras and incorporated into the movie.

— Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Tennis and pickleball courts, a spa and wellness center where therapies incorporate local botanicals and traditional Hawaiian techniques, four pools (including an adults-only option), and direct beach access.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of incorporate

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Since then, flamboyances of flamingos—the collective noun for the birds—have competed with oranges to symbolize the state.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026
In floriography, the Victorian language of flowers, Walshe notes that pale pink sweet peas represent pure happiness, while Daucus (Queen Anne’s Lace) symbolizes feminine grace, delicacy and sanctuary.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of symbolize

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The coach has become somewhat famous for his motivational speeches and catchphrases that showed how the South American was assimilating into the US spirit.

— David Close, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The city had a history of assimilating such yearners, most notably Madonna, Swift’s forerunner and her own Middle American transplant success story.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026

Definition of assimilate

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The article highlights the growing trend of executives transitioning into content creation, exemplified by a former corporate leader's journey.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The teams’ first meeting this season, April 3 in Orlando, exemplified the wild moments in the series.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Definition of exemplify

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The author rotates in and out of the lives of her cast, teasing out perspectives, manifesting the notion that friendships are what hold us together, year in, year out.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
An upholstered bed frame that manifests a cozier look for your sleep setup.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026

Definition of manifest

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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
Wembanyama will have to face the fact that the series ended when Mitchell Robinson completely bodied him on the glass with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter, that the 7-foot-4 superhuman couldn’t secure the rebound with the season on the line.

— Jared Weiss, New York Times, 14 June 2026

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