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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
If there’s one color that embodies spring and all that comes with it, that color is green.
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Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Despite their different levels of brightness and saturation, both are distinct paint colors that look clean and clearly embody a certain visual aesthetic.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Unlike large language models trained on vast internet corpora, embodied AI systems must learn through interaction with the physical world.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The ridges are meant to embody the tranquility of mountains and water, creating an interesting shape that will stand out no matter how crowded your coffee table is.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
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Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Despite their different levels of brightness and saturation, both are distinct paint colors that look clean and clearly embody a certain visual aesthetic.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Unlike large language models trained on vast internet corpora, embodied AI systems must learn through interaction with the physical world.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The ridges are meant to embody the tranquility of mountains and water, creating an interesting shape that will stand out no matter how crowded your coffee table is.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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Many devices integrate flash storage into their main logic boards and cryptographically pair it with other components for security, a practice popularized by Apple.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Many colleges today have yet to integrate AI into learning, with professors often outright banning use of the technology in the classroom.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Harris, of Oakland, allegedly confessed in full to the Wells Fargo bank robbery, expressing remorse and blaming his addiction to fentanyl, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the ways doctors are incorporating AI chatbots into their practice are surprising.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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And now thousands of women are following her lead, with her statue symbolizing all that the Boston Marathon represents.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The cover is illustrated by a mango tree, symbolizing her parents’ home country of El Salvador.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Her book weaves together her own personal, often painful memories of assimilating to life in California with unapologetic renditions of the dishes that brought her closer to her family.—
Jamie Feldmar,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
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The post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama reunites Gilligan with Rhea Seehorn and centers on novelist Carol Sturka, who finds herself alone after an alien virus transforms humanity into a peaceful hive mind determined to assimilate the remaining few who are immune.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Judd, who seems a decent man, wants to know how Agnes would exemplify her wifely duties.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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The latter song exemplifies Martin’s neck-snappingly furious style; his drumming simply never settles.—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kidjo’s creativity and drive manifest themselves in a number of ways.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sources can be used to manifest the facts and lend authority to information.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season?—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 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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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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