INSTANTIATING Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

instantiating

verb

present participle of instantiate

as in embodying

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

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The difference, as researcher Amanda Arroyo has noted, is between performing body positivity and embodying it and daughters, even very young ones, are skilled at detecting the gap.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Torch Song by Alison Saar was inspired by the Statue of Liberty but given a more Chicago flair by embodying the spirit of the city's blues heritage.

— Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

Definition of embodying

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif released a statement expressing sympathy with the families of the five crew members, and directed the government to deploy all available resources for the search effort.

— Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
By expressing behavior through concrete, executable examples, acceptance tests allow the system to evolve while keeping its meaning and intent stable.

— Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of expressing

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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
The event targets potential equity funders and will include a pre-event dinner, an art installation incorporating physical pieces from the film, and the launch of the film’s original soundtrack.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026

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