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 Odyssey is built on a pattern of girls’ fear and women’s dehumanization, and the two sisters embody how men’s violence is breaking apart the world. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026 Shag rugs, sling chairs, rattan fixtures, greenery, and light wood accents embody the California neutral style that Jenni Kayne is known for—complete with a palette of whites, beiges, and blues. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 To successfully complete their journey, each student must embody a virtue that belongs to a different House. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 The dress featured a record-breaking train Diana’s gown was truly fit for a princess — and embodied plenty of bridal trends from the early 1980s. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for embody

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Its textured facade will support soil, water, plants, and wildlife, extending the existing riverside park vertically, while multiple windows and external staircases are integrated into the rock-like forms.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
The platform’s reactor technologies and catalysts are integrated with software that can adjust operations around intermittent renewable power.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrate

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Material moves Mills are also incorporating less expected denim materials, branching out beyond cotton.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
The goal was to create labs that were horizontal in structure—meaning they aren’t created or dictated by leadership but by professors—and that incorporated not just teachers and students but alumni as well.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of incorporate

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Applicants from North America account for one-third of all the submissions, symbolizing the spread of K-pop globally and the interest in being part of it.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The Post Office Tower, lean, practical, and futuristic, symbolizes the technical and architectural skill of this new age.

— David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

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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 top three candidates exemplify three distinct arms of the Republican Party.

— Saige Miller, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
To many, no other dessert exemplifies indulgence, legacy, craft — and maybe even a friendly dose of snobbery — quite like Sant Ambroeus’ principessa cake.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of exemplify

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Much of it manifests in Chinese firms acquiring existing assets, such as power distributors and mines rather than the Chinese government spending on new megaproject construction.

— Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
Airy and angular, the X-Line chair designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen manifests a modern look for your patio.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 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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