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 portrait seems to place her on a stage, where she is expected to embody beauty ideals, social expectations, and conventions of the elite society of her time. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 The penchant to serve gently sour flavors side by side with triumphs of dairy and wheat, two foodstuffs that embody comfort and warmth? — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 At the root of it all is negligence, which is refuted and embodied by our challenging heroine. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026 However, after embodying fussy dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock for Phantom Thread in 2017, Day-Lewis was once again claiming to be done with show business. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embody

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If anything, Café Sushi Shoten has only helped to further integrate excellent sushi into the surrounding community.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Muse has already climbed to the top of the app charts since launching earlier this month, and Meta is now integrating it across its hardware and Family of Apps to create more ways to use — and eventually monetize — the technology.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrate

Verb

The Republican president took to social media Sunday to express his displeasure with the decision.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
These developments follow Anthropic’s call to slow the pace of model development earlier this month — a proposal that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed support for.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of express

Verb

Experts recommend incorporating these timeless techniques into routines for cleaning appliances, surfaces, and laundry.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026
To manage mixed-flooring environments seamlessly, the robot incorporates Narwal’s CarpetFocus™ technology alongside the DualFlow anti-tangle system.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of incorporate

Verb

The result was a grand celebration attended by approximately 60,000 fans (according to Ocesa), symbolizing the bonds of friendship between South Korea and Mexico.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026
Melanson said Flock cameras have come to symbolize the threats to privacy.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of symbolize

Verb

These prejudices, combined with the establishment of Italian churches and feasts, led to the belief that Italian immigrants clung too strongly to the traditions of their homeland and refused to assimilate into American culture.

— Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of assimilate

Verb

But is manifesting a technology that could result in the end of humankind equally as exhilarating for top engineering talent as extraterrestrial exploration?

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
The Gucci Store was a genius way to manifest the ultimate viability of this coalescing on brand rebrand.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 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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