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 Despite the very name of their publication, the Vogue staffers weren’t buying into the fads — and that spoke to something which La Ligne tries to embody. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Xi’s reserved and opaque public demeanor embodies such admonitions. — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026 Leaders should embody the values and mission of the organization, reinforcing the culture through their actions and decisions. — Samantha Likson, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 At the end of time, the thinking went, all of life will be embodied once again, but free from pain and suffering. — Casper Ter Kuile, Vox, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embody

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The 30-kW LOCUST X3 supports the Army’s layered air defense against Group 1-3 unmanned aircraft systems and can integrate with military vehicles including the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
In its global vision, Alo has already integrated apparel, movement, recovery, nutrition, mindfulness, content and physical spaces into a single wellness ecosystem.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrate

Verb

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

Verb

Kaporos is intended to symbolize the transfer of one’s sins to a chicken.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Tariffs imposed on Canadian imports now extend to hockey equipment, potentially increasing the cost of playing the very sport that perhaps best symbolizes the cultural connection between the two countries.

— Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of symbolize

Verb

While Janey is haunted by her past and Miranda wears hers proudly, Jessie has done her best to assimilate into mainstream white culture, having been adopted by a white Canadian couple.

— Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026
In fact, Israel built its future wagering that the Palestinians violently displaced and expelled in the Nakba would eventually move on, assimilate, forget the depravity that ripped them from their land.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 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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