Thesaurus results for INSTANTIATE

instantiate

verb

in-ˈstan(t)-shē-ˌāt

Definition of instantiate

as in to embody

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

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Recent Examples of instantiate Are the humanities as they are currently instantiated in the American university system actually worth the Faustian bargains we are forced to make to keep them? — Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026 In a sense, starting internally and drawing inspiration from the external world around her, her mother instantiated an understanding of beauty that captured the core of an individual. — Essence, 17 Dec. 2025 In other words, our intelligence is designed as an uncertainty-minimization function, and this is instantiated as a set of mental states (gears) controlled by the blue dot, LC network. — Marcus Weldon, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025 He feels burned by his efforts to instantiate popular sovereignty. — Shikha Dalmia, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for instantiate

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Since taking over as the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts has largely embodied that idea.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
With his rooted presence and remarkable nuance, Nawazuddin embodies Mehboob’s essential contradictions.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of embody

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Quiet luxury has given way to accessories that make an emotional statement and let clients express their individuality.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The source expressed optimism that the military money would come through but cautioned that it neither had been secured nor guaranteed.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of express

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Beaded necklaces were also particularly prominent, with long, colorful, mixed-bead styles incorporating shells, coral and turquoise.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
This prewar postage stamp is another case where modern conveniences have been tastefully incorporated.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of incorporate

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The elliptical passage of time across the film’s broader structure also manifests more directly in how Tanaka shapes a scene, sometimes cutting off before the final word spoken.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Over the last 50 years, that tension has manifested as multiple lawsuits, protests and attempts by two governors to resolve the issue.

— Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026

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