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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
Perfume bottles embody this transformation.
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Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Philadelphia embodied the grit of a city on Friday night.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
There’s a gentleness, patience, care, and concentration in meaningful work, an attentiveness close to love, that embodies the best in culture.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
This is a very rare recasting for creative reasons on The White Lotus as White is meticulous about the casting process, finding the actors who best embody his vision for the characters.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
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Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Philadelphia embodied the grit of a city on Friday night.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
There’s a gentleness, patience, care, and concentration in meaningful work, an attentiveness close to love, that embodies the best in culture.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
This is a very rare recasting for creative reasons on The White Lotus as White is meticulous about the casting process, finding the actors who best embody his vision for the characters.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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The Andes’ natural features could symbolically integrate both the North (snowcapped peaks) and the South (hot lowlands).—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Sweden and Finland, which recently joined NATO, have rapidly integrated into the alliance.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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An Urban Pathways spokeswoman expressed condolences to the victims and their families in a statement.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Haring’s totems clearly express this idea.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Nike had unveiled a radically new design for Breaking2, incorporating a curved carbon-fiber plate into a thick wedge of springy midsole foam, which external lab data suggested would make runners several percent faster.—
Alex Hutchinson,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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There will be a view of the river from the commons and interior wall graphics will illustrate the theme of the design, which incorporates the concepts of earth, air, water and fire.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The painting on the back of the skirt was inspired by Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace, as well as doves, which also symbolize peace.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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But, in the meantime, Metanchuk was enthusiastic about what the conservation effort symbolizes.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Another appearance in print occurs in 1880, in the memoirs of a Canadian missionary called Sheldon Jackson—also a prominent founder of schools where Native children were forcibly assimilated.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Licata said Monday that students at INA would be assimilated into other Fort Worth schools, and that other immigrant and early English language learners who are at other schools in the district are outperforming students at INA because they are exposed to more opportunities.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Each year, teachers and counselors from the high schools are invited to select one student who exemplifies such accomplishments.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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This area has a long history of gold production and has produced numerous multi-million-ounce discoveries over the last 50 years, exemplifying the advantages of a mature region.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their collaboration manifested quite quickly, as a few months later, Frankel asked his leading lady for a favor.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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As a high-functioning alcoholic whose outbursts manifest as a kaiju on the other side of the world, Hathaway delivers one of her most limber performances in the darkly comic Colossal.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 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 6 May. 2026.
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