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 Exercise Habits Behind Her Beauty Long before posture became a wellness buzzword, Grace Kelly embodied it. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 The revered Pirates stocked their roster with local talent and embodied the pride of beach-city allure. — Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026 This precise model embodies what an Italian supercar should be, and Ferrari has completely knocked it out of the park with the 296 Speciale Aperta. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026 Fanjul’s life embodied one of South Florida’s defining immigrant success stories. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embody

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Expanding on Iraola’s comments, there are methods to measure how different countries integrate individuals into groups.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Harris is the social media manager for the Ottawa squad, who is determined to help Troy integrate into the team.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrate

Verb

The national federations of Argentina, Mexico and Qatar are among those to express public support for his continued leadership.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Fan reaction in Sacramento and online Fans of the artist have expressed both sympathy for the singer and ire over the show’s abrupt postponement.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of express

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The resort's wave logo is incorporated throughout the hotel—in handrails, the curves of chairs, and wall sconces.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Boeing said that the demonstration also incorporated satellite relay communications to create a more realistic operational environment.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of incorporate

Verb

The departure symbolizes opportunity, even more so now that the women’s and men’s tournaments are sold separately.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
In Linklater’s eyes, college symbolizes a fount of opportunity, a place where people can reinvent themselves, try on different identities, and embrace self-exploration.

— Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of symbolize

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The education system established by the colonial government aimed to assimilate Māori into the burgeoning new society by discouraging the use of the native language, leading to a widespread decline in its use.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Executives can assimilate those learnings for their GTM functions by having a sharp focus on ROI and the right fit use cases for agentic integration.

— Pranjal Saxena, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of assimilate

Verb

The company now offers flights, cars, and activities beyond accommodations, exemplified by its partnership with Uber, which integrates hotel bookings into Uber's ecosystem.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Yet as the hippie movement rejected mainstream political ideals, the counterculture was also exemplified through food.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of exemplify

Verb

As big reveals continue to occupy an important place in the lexicon of family storytelling on social media, their tropes are manifesting off-screen.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
The cost may manifest in the next major flood, the next levee inspection, the next decision made by someone who has not yet seen what the system does at the margins.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of manifest

Verb

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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