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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
Over his 18-year tenure at the Fed, Greenspan embodied the omnipotent technocrat — a legacy critics say was fatally undermined by his failure to spot the 2008 housing bubble.
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
And while a lot of organizations strive for a family-like culture, the Rays embody it with gestures like the one for McClanahan.
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Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
But a good comeback embodies the spirit of sport, too.
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Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
There’s the thrilling Single White Female element gleefully embodied by Berlant.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
And while a lot of organizations strive for a family-like culture, the Rays embody it with gestures like the one for McClanahan.
—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
But a good comeback embodies the spirit of sport, too.
—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
There’s the thrilling Single White Female element gleefully embodied by Berlant.
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
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Creative energy simmers beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be expressed.
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South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.
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This effort is still in development but is supposed to be incorporated into a student’s report card.
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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The hand on the back symbolizes that bond.
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.
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These acts were a part of the state’s termination policy of Native communities, which sought to assimilate Native communities into mainstream society.
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Why are there currently rappers from Orlando and Virginia assimilating mid-2000s NYC litefeet grooves into their sound?
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In the rustic canyon area of Pacific Palisades, the home of late architect Ray Kappe exemplifies Southern California modernism.
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The 326-unit apartment complex exemplifies what some Black residents say is a longstanding pattern of pricing poor and working-class Black people out of southeast Denton.
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This crisis manifests across personal lives, family dynamics, organizational trust, and societal institutions, with many feeling unprepared and disengaged.
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And not having that support can manifest in everyday moments.
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Wembanyama will have to face the fact that the series ended when Mitchell Robinson completely bodied him on the glass with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter, that the 7-foot-4 superhuman couldn’t secure the rebound with the season on the line.
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Shamet stays active and takes complete advantage of the sloppy play from the all-star while Anunoby bodies Mobley enough to throw him off balance from receiving an entry pass.
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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