INCARNATING Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

incarnating

verb

present participle of incarnate

as in embodying

to represent in visible form the general view that Hitler incarnated extreme egotism and indeed evil itself

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Recent Examples of incarnating Ernaux’s signature method of resisting interpretation and incarnating the past plunges us into this girl’s experience. — Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026

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Franchise-wise, Armani Beauty has Privè, with unisex couture fragrances; Giorgio Armani, which is premium, and Emporio Armani, embodying the brand’s younger, urban facet.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
The company and its surveillance devices have become a lightning rod for anxieties around surveillance in the US, embodying concerns about privacy, tech industry oversight, and police abuse of power all in one public gadget.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of embodying

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Cowan shared her decision on social media, expressing pride in her career despite the recent setbacks.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Takaichi said Japan has maintained its postwar three non-nuclear principles, but fell short of expressing commitment for sticking with that policy into the future.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

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Bert McCarty, a Clemson University professor of turfgrass science and management, said golfers like how top courses are so different — from incorporating the ocean in places near beaches to relying on inclines in the mountains.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Services follow authorized Anglican liturgies, including adaptations of the Book of Common Prayer, while incorporating local languages, musical traditions, and cultural practices.

— Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

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