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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
Elordi, always a magnetic presence, embodies the force of the quiet man.
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
In the end, the public voted via snail mail for a person who embodied perhaps the exact opposite of both — Miskel Spillman, an elderly widow whose first plane ride ever brought her to New York City to stand beside her fellow finalists.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
Adam Gaudette embodies the spirit of this track — 16 goals while playing fourth-line minutes qualifies as a breakout to us.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The honorees themselves embodied that very spirit—women who not only excel in their respective fields but are also breaking down barriers for future generations.
—Essence, 12 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
In the end, the public voted via snail mail for a person who embodied perhaps the exact opposite of both — Miskel Spillman, an elderly widow whose first plane ride ever brought her to New York City to stand beside her fellow finalists.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
Adam Gaudette embodies the spirit of this track — 16 goals while playing fourth-line minutes qualifies as a breakout to us.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The honorees themselves embodied that very spirit—women who not only excel in their respective fields but are also breaking down barriers for future generations.
—Essence, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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Also at the University of Chicago, NORC is part of a consortium that last year received a $53 million, 10-year grant to better integrate the use of evidence and data into USAID programs.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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The decade is lushly integrated into the storyline, a soft focus and sepia tones bring an air of nostalgia to the fore as the sets and cast recreate the trappings of a gritty Madrid, 1979.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Shoppers, residents and employees of the upscale outdoor mall said the fatal attack has prompted some safety concerns but largely expressed confidence in Santana Row’s safety.—
Caelyn Pender,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Calarco, who is also the author of Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net, said women are becoming increasingly aware that even when liberal men express egalitarian beliefs, many of them are willing to abandon them when push comes to shove.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Creaming the butter helps incorporate air into the batter, for a fluffier product.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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To address concerns over bias, leaders can implement bias mitigation frameworks–such as using diverse training datasets and incorporating human-in-the-loop reviews–to help ensure fairer outcomes.—
Sabashan Ragavan,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Netflix exemplified this by pivoting from DVDs to streaming before the market forced the change.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Featuring a gradient leather finish in either green or purple, this design exemplifies the synesthesia phenomenon by reimagining a classic silhouette—blending two distinct styles and introducing them in striking and unconventional colorways.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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Research shows that Latino immigrants who fear deportation or anti-immigrant prejudice feel coerced to assimilate.—
Kristina Fullerton Rico,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the profile, published on Feb. 12, Kaya Walker, the chapter’s president, suggested that the president’s son, an 18-year-old freshman at N.Y.U., did not appear to be assimilating into campus life and was reclusive.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Vultures are a Halloween and horror movie staple, symbolizing death and decay.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Anderson’s son Brandon Thomas Lee says the recognition is an honor and symbolizes a shift in both public and most importantly peer group perception.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 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 Washington Generals epitomize the notion of an underdog.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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But maybe few know why and how Smith rapidly made up his mind to set the tone, a tone that epitomized his grace and character and was fundamental in the development of Mahomes.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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