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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 winners — an individual and an organization in each category — stand out among hundreds of nominees selected for embodying one or more of the FECK principles.
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Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The 134 guest rooms embody the quiet elegance of Japanese design through the use of simple lines and natural materials.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
What goes into embodying that for you?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The Mary Lou Williams Jazz Center is designed to bring people together through performance, education and culture, and Churchill Grounds has always embodied that spirit.
—Mike Jordan, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The 134 guest rooms embody the quiet elegance of Japanese design through the use of simple lines and natural materials.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
What goes into embodying that for you?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The Mary Lou Williams Jazz Center is designed to bring people together through performance, education and culture, and Churchill Grounds has always embodied that spirit.
—Mike Jordan, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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The firms have already started integrating Grok into their IT systems in some cases, according to anonymous sources who spoke to The Times.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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More practical touches include a dual wireless charging pad, an electric roller shutter for the cargo area, and a USB port integrated into the rearview mirror for powering a dashcam.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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Beltran said expressing those emotions can bring people together.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The stateside Prime Video boss also expressed his conviction that the Super Bowl will eventually secure an exclusive berth on his company’s streaming platform, which suggests that Marine has read his John Maynard Keynes.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mitchell said the Cavs’ offense has changed, a little, to incorporate Harden’s isolation dominance, but also said Harden has fit into their original schemes.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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McLeod also emphasized the urgency of incorporating and said that many people get the wrong message about what becoming a city means.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sports Illustrated journalists were getting requests from peers looking to score invites to the gatherings, which symbolized a turnaround at the 72-year-old title.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The pagans believed eggs symbolized fertility and birth.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Native Americans were enrolled in boarding schools to strip them of their culture and language and assimilate them into modern society.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Katie Ludlow Rich, a scholar specializing in Mormon women’s history tells me that post-World War II, there was a cultural movement within the church to assimilate into broader American culture.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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This dish exemplifies how simple is best.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Masterton Trophy is awarded each season under the trusteeship of the PHWA to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Looking back, Garth confirmed that the prickly dynamic eventually manifested between the two women in real life.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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What has transpired on the hardwood is manifesting itself on the gridiron in its own way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season?—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those are plays on which the big fellas get a chance just to body defensive backs.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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