1
as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the body of the novel was quite good, even if the beginning was a bit slow
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
feared that there was a body of extremists within the labor union
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in community
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a hangout where, it seems, much of the student body can be found on a Saturday night
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in person
a member of the human race
the most intelligent body in this entire place
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a body of security men accompany the president at all times
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to embody
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of body
Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 1 June 2025
This expands the air cavity created when their body enters the water.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Alyssa Ages, New York Times, 3 May 2025
After killing them, you're given a temporary special attack that bodies any foe in a single hit.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for body
Noun
Keep tidy Dressing sharply doesn’t have to be expensive, says Post Senning, as long as your attire fits your office environment and your body.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 1 June 2025
This expands the air cavity created when their body enters the water.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Verb
Can body weight exercises like hip bridges, dips and lunges get you the same benefits as pumping iron?
—Alyssa Ages, New York Times, 3 May 2025
After killing them, you're given a temporary special attack that bodies any foe in a single hit.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for body
Recent Examples of Synonyms for body
Noun
-
Why Chia Seeds Might Help with Weight Loss The biggest reason chia seeds are often linked to weight loss is their high fiber content.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 May 2025
-
The two of you might share an intimate bond that is never given a name but carries unmistakable emotional weight.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
-
Maryland banned AR-15s after Sandy Hook shooting Maryland passed its ban after the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, one of the deadliest school shootings in the nation’s history.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
-
The law was enacted after the deadly 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Noun
-
One new element of the Bears’ situation is how the Chicago faction in the legislature is openly working against the team’s move to the suburbs.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
-
The bill narrowly passed the House last month after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) struck a fragile compromise with different factions of his conference.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
1 June 2025
Noun
-
Although our experts brought up some potential red flags regarding food safety, it’s generally accepted in the baking community that storing cake at room temperature is reasonably safe in the short term and can be the best option for quality.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
-
The community also had several churches, boathouses, a schoolhouse and a billiard saloon.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
-
The figures’ heads reach the top corners, and the person on the left seems to have an outstretched arm.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
-
During prison or jail time, the person behind bars can no longer make much money themselves, and often other family members have to adjust — staying home or cutting their hours, for instance, to care for children.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
3 June 2025
Noun
-
Government workers are an articulate and politically well-connected group of people to whip into a frenzy.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
-
One group estimates that the number of homeless residents in the region has doubled in recent years.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
-
In curating the show, Moore sought to elevate artists whose work embodies this tension while also offering something tender, vulnerable, and defiant.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 June 2025
-
Whether the character embodied the spirit of the country with startling accuracy or became a self-fulfilling prophecy is impossible to say.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
Noun
-
None of the league’s top 25 players by Instagram followers—including Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden, three core members of OKC’s last Finals team in 2012—made deep playoff runs this spring.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2025
-
Sub tropical storms have generally cold cores, and are often associated with upper level low pressure areas, with the highest winds farther away from the center, unlike a tropical storm where the most intense winds are found at the center.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Video
When Body Parts Are Also Verbs
Head, shoulders, metaphors, and toes
Cite this Entry
“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share