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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  1. embodying
  2. expressing
  3. incorporating
Verb
  • Tonight’s lesson is on truthfulness and embodying loving kindness.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In the age of driving, cars have been our homes and our exoskeletons, fortresslike rooms of one’s own, embodying an intoxicating combination of danger and safety.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of embodying
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  • Promising innovation and economic growth doesn't answer questions about electricity bills and corporate accountability, and expressing concern about the technology doesn't explain how to capture its potential benefits.
    — Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Horvath, who represents the Palisades burn area, sent Bass multiple text messages in the weeks that followed the fire expressing frustration over her handling of communications and other issues.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressing
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  • By incorporating machinery, robotics and AI, Deighton said repair businesses can improve efficiency and potentially replicate their operations across multiple locations.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The movie centers on the families who were introduced to listeners of the podcast, along with incorporating new voices and previously untold stories.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of incorporating
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“Instantiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantiating. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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