Thesaurus results for EMBODY

embody

verb

im-ˈbä-dē

Definition of embody

as in to integrate

to make a part of a body or system they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive

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as in to express

to represent in visible form George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear

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Recent Examples of embody Combine the ease of clogs and polish of loafers with The Penny Clog, a style that embodies the best of both worlds. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026 Born in Brooklyn to Italian immigrant parents and raised in the Bronx on March 30, 1933, Appignani embodied the quintessential American success story. — Sergio R. Bustos, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Tonight’s lesson is on truthfulness and embodying loving kindness. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 The exhibits embody Karnatakan spirit, with Naurasa—the nine aesthetic forms that comprise the foundation of classical Indian art derived from the Sanskrit text the Natya Shastra—guiding the airport’s approach to art. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embody

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Its existing approvals do not remove the need to integrate and certify the system as part of Valo.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
And Hinge is integrating AI into existing platforms, offering users personalized help with profile creation and conversation starters.

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of integrate

Verb

Orantes also expressed frustration with the handling of her father’s arrest — to which federal authorities had clearly alerted some media, who were brought along for the raid.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
When Seyfried expressed a sudden impulse to play Holmes again, the next phase of the documentary began to take shape.

— Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of express

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Other organizations linked to Page, including Flu Lab LLC, One Aero, and Oceankind, were also incorporated in Delaware that month, after previously being in California, Rogelberg’s analysis of state filings found.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Its hands incorporate palm cameras and tactile sensors that detect forces as small as three grams.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of incorporate

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In the 1925 novel, the appearance of fledglings symbolizes freedom, confinement and even spiritual rebirth, themes that follow lead characters Clarissa and Sally (whom Edebiri portrays) as the story unfolds.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Li said that the crossing would become a new landmark symbolizing the two nations' traditional friendship.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of symbolize

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Unsurprisingly, Mihai and Lisbet begin to wonder whether they are being tried for child abuse or for their refusal to assimilate the progressive, secular-humanist values of their new home country—in other words, for their Christianity.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2026
This is the friction that Tariq felt was a nonnegotiable for the film, factions of an immigrant community torn between assimilating into American culture and proudly celebrating its differences as loudly as possible.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of assimilate

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The group’s work is exemplified by its annual High Artistry collection, which draws inspiration from a different place or idea each year.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
The film recognizes a film that exemplifies the values of peace, equality, global justice and civil liberties.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of exemplify

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Cringing can therefore manifest as the abashment of not knowing (yet; possibly ever) how to read something.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Instead, the concourses on Wednesday were full of groups of supporters manifesting ways in which the appeal would be successful.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

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