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incarnates

verb

present tense third-person singular of incarnate
as in embodies
to represent in visible form the general view that Hitler incarnated extreme egotism and indeed evil itself

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  1. embodies
  2. expresses
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  • Smoky in scent only, the ember candle from Jenni Kayne embodies the best parts of late night fires without being too heavy.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The 94-passenger Amangati, which is now open for reservations and will set sail in spring 2027, embodies the hotel brand’s space and privacy design, and even offers a two-deck spa with a Japanese serenity garden.
    — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
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  • Meanwhile, Belinda expresses interest in acting and dance but also doesn’t want to leave the countryside.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Likewise, when a veteran employee expresses hesitation about a new operational structure, do not label them as resistant to change.
    — Kent Ingle, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Incarnates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnates. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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