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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
The 12-pack marks the first release of the brand, which claims to embody the experience of Florida living, according to its site.
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The candidates have performed in a way that embodies their entertainment pedigrees.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Preston, the eldest son, was expected to embody that ideal.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
His shot-stopping and courage embodied the tone Marsch was trying to set.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 June 2026
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The candidates have performed in a way that embodies their entertainment pedigrees.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Preston, the eldest son, was expected to embody that ideal.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
His shot-stopping and courage embodied the tone Marsch was trying to set.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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Our blood and muscles became integrated into the machines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But to me they were always integrated, the comedy and the drama and the emotion and the outrageousness of it.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Many expressed indignation that a climate-friendly clothing brand would appear to go after a beloved climate activist.—
Brittany Peterson,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Another misleading piece, according to the lawsuit, is it’s expressed intent to eventually eliminate all non-school homestead property taxes, something DeSantis has said is his goal.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Recently, a woman named Emily Webb went viral for her donor draft for this once in a lifetime party which featured a Nacho Daddy Bar, a sperm cake, and incorporated input from her family and friends in drafting her donor number one pick.—
Angela Hatem,
Parents,
9 June 2026
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Years later, becoming her distribution partner felt like a full-circle moment — one that symbolized not only professional success, but personal growth.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
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On the other hand, that sculpture now symbolizes for me not only a full circle moment, but a clear before and after in my life, and therefore as an actor.—
Marcel Ruiz,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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Chef Kevin Liao also distinguishes the kitchen with his illuminating Toisanese specialties, a regional subgenre of Cantonese cuisine either rarely seen in Los Angeles or so deeply assimilated into more generalized Cantonese menus that its distinctions are hard to parse.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Bison were brought to near-extinction by a combination of commercial hunting, disease, drought and deliberate persecution as part of a broader effort to assimilate tribal nations into reservation life.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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This mindset is perhaps best exemplified along the craggy Cornish coastline, where hundreds of miles of public trails have been thoughtfully preserved in a light-touch way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Zinedine Zidane’s infamous headbutt in the 2006 World Cup exemplifies a lack of Temperance, while excessive restraint can stifle passion.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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If a space isn’t being used for its intended purpose, then what else can manifest there?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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From this grew a sense of isolation that would later manifest itself in a deeply problematic relationship with the Chicago Police Department and its controversial efforts to reduce area crime.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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While Minnesota will likely throw numerous looks and bodies Wembanyama’s way, the fellow Frenchman serves as Gobert’s next big challenge.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
3 May 2026
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He is built like a running back and bodies defensive backs after the catch.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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