as in to embody
to represent in visible form
Many believe their success story incarnates what the American dream is all about.
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Recent Examples of incarnate
Emma Thompson is a genius — craft and talent incarnated.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
One of its three narrators, Karen, incarnates its fury.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 3 June 2025
New York was the Ur melting pot, a city of immigrants that incarnated a densely packed East Coast version of the American Dream.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
God, who was incarnated as a human, in a way became an immigrant among us.
—Ramon Bejarano, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
One of its three narrators, Karen, incarnates its fury.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 3 June 2025
New York was the Ur melting pot, a city of immigrants that incarnated a densely packed East Coast version of the American Dream.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
God, who was incarnated as a human, in a way became an immigrant among us.
—Ramon Bejarano, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnate
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This means deeper, more specialized interactions that allow travelers access to places and people that embody hyperlocality.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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No fruit embodies the essence of warmer weather quite like the peach, particularly when it is harvested from one's own garden.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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Brown came down to talk to an officer, expressing confusion at why police had been called.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In short, some residents of the Memphis suburb have expressed opposition to the company's operations and potential expansions.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 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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This law from a San Diego County lawmaker expands access to confidential police personnel records by granting civilian oversight bodies the authority to review them during misconduct investigations.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
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That anger manifested in support for their opponents.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated March 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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And in the lead up to the do-or-die portion of the season, New York looks as poised to do so as ever because of what’s manifested on the defensive end.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Further changes see Hendrik McDermott expand his remit leading Europe, Middle East and Africa Networks & DTC and reality streamer Hayu, which reaches its tenth anniversary this month, – to incorporate all international DTC operations as Managing Director, International DTC & EMEA, Canada.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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The ground-floor space will serve both hot and cold tasting menus, along with a la carte items that incorporate seasonal North Carolina ingredients.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Incarnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnate. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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