incarnates

verb

present tense third-person singular of incarnate
as in embodies
to represent in visible form the general view that Hitler incarnated extreme egotism and indeed evil itself

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Recent Examples of incarnates Holland incarnates Peter, but not in the way that Bogart incarnates Marlowe. — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
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  1. embodies
  2. expresses
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  • With his rooted presence and remarkable nuance, Nawazuddin embodies Mehboob’s essential contradictions.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There’s little dispute that Hellermark, the 30-year-old Sana CEO, embodies the future of Workday’s potential.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of embodies
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  • At its core, gifting expresses human relationships, and receiving an item specifically chosen from a personal wish list delivers a far better experience than a surprise generated by an algorithm.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone who expresses admiration, positivity, or sympathy for Art of Play is getting attacked by trolls.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of expresses

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“Incarnates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnates. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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