INSTANTIATES Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

instantiates

verb

present tense third-person singular of instantiate

as in embodies

to represent in visible form his imposing mansion is intended to instantiate for visitors his staggering success as an entrepreneur

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Recent Examples of instantiates Don’t say that your generic generative AI instantiates professional quality therapy, such as brazenly blabbing so in your marketing materials. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

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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

Definition of embodies

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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

Definition of expresses

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The menu advertises Singaporean cuisine, which incorporates influences from Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions and ingredients.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Traditional fireclay construction incorporates natural clay, high-heat firing, and a thick, lustrous glaze.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026

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