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
  • Hathaway was dealt the unenviable task of embodying director James Gray’s mother in Armageddon Time, an autobiographical drama based on his childhood.
    — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The craftsmanship continues upstairs, where jamdani fabrics and wallpapers in the primary bedroom celebrate the ancient Bengal art of weaving fine diaphanous textiles, embodying the showroom’s dedication to materiality, artistry, and the human hand.
    — AD PRO, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of embodying
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  • Some of the people were expressing concern whether the aging ferry could handle strong waves, according to the video.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Every bag the dancers carried into rehearsal — from Trader Joe’s totes to a Target shopper — overflowed with layer upon layer of real ballet core, each piece serving a purpose for that dancer’s practice, but also expressing something more personal.
    — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressing
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  • Some formulas do even more than volumize—doubling as heat protectants or incorporating ingredients designed to help minimize damage.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Taiwan has stepped up the intensity of the Han Kuang drills, incorporating reservists and more civilians into the exercises with a focus on real-world scenarios.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of incorporating
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“Instantiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantiating. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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