1
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
Ruth embodies determination, while breaking down barriers and overcoming hurdles on her path to success.
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Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Movies like The Brutalist, Emilia Pérez and Wicked all embody an ideology of protest — of dimensionalizing the marginal in the face of the powerful.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
These leadership roles embody his dedication to knowledge sharing within the industry.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
In fact, Saira’s ongoing battle with anxiety is one of the film’s strengths, using the unlimited scope of animation to embody mental illness in a very physical and relatable way.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Movies like The Brutalist, Emilia Pérez and Wicked all embody an ideology of protest — of dimensionalizing the marginal in the face of the powerful.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
These leadership roles embody his dedication to knowledge sharing within the industry.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
In fact, Saira’s ongoing battle with anxiety is one of the film’s strengths, using the unlimited scope of animation to embody mental illness in a very physical and relatable way.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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Many companies are scrambling to integrate AI, but is that always a good idea?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The mass layoffs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — more than 600, according to the former agency head — include at least one high-profile meteorologist in Miami and another charged with integrating artificial intelligence into climate and weather predictions.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, Monahan also expressed optimism about the progress of the negotiations.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The senators expressed concerns that the OGE's independence may be compromised since Collins is an apparent Trump ally.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
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Slowly incorporate physical activity into your life.—
Ashley Olivine, Ph.D., MPH,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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China and Russia recently incorporated interests in Antarctica into their national security strategies, and China has invested in an icebreaker fleet and the construction of satellite ground stations on the continent that could be repurposed for military applications.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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The exponential rise of women’s football—exemplified by the FIFA Women’s World Cup’s record-breaking viewership—demonstrates that, with the right investment, women’s sports can thrive commercially.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Bay Bridge saga exemplifies how California, which once taught the world how to build things, lost its mojo by erecting so many political, legal and financial hurdles to getting things done.—
Dan Walters,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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It was created as an Indian boarding school, where children were removed from their parents and tribal nations to be stripped of their culture and heritage and assimilated into white America.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
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But the idea that Buffalo must assimilate Philly’s approach on the fly isn’t so simple to implement and might not even be the way to go.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The deal also symbolized how Chevron had gone through a complete corporate life cycle while at Bishop Ranch.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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In Japan, where the flowers and the world’s infatuation with them originated, the cherry blossom (sakura in Japanese) symbolizes the fleeting nature of life.—
Alina Polishuk,
AFAR Media,
25 Feb. 2025
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And this pattern is starting to manifest itself across industries.—
William Purvis,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Not just the one that’s easily treated, but the one that never manifests itself.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration’s controversial attempt to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development epitomizes both problems.—
Jacob Sullum,
Orange County Register,
13 Feb. 2025
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For some, the case epitomized their concerns over homelessness, mental illness and crime in New York City.—
Mike Isaac,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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