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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
Supporting each other in ways that honor our diversity embody these principles.
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Paulette Granberry Russell, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
All three projects line up with what Greenbaum wants for 20th: films that that embody commercial, global theatrical and prestige with A-list talent and original filmmaking.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
This name reflects the quasi-moon's unique orbital path, embodying a celestial gateway between Earth and space.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Who’s getting which job, which celebrity will wear what, and what, exactly, will people want to buy in order to embody that evolved version of themselves?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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Paulette Granberry Russell, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
All three projects line up with what Greenbaum wants for 20th: films that that embody commercial, global theatrical and prestige with A-list talent and original filmmaking.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
This name reflects the quasi-moon's unique orbital path, embodying a celestial gateway between Earth and space.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Who’s getting which job, which celebrity will wear what, and what, exactly, will people want to buy in order to embody that evolved version of themselves?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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During 2025, cities around the world will continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their core functions, from traffic management and crime reduction initiatives to social inequity plans.—
Nick Herbert,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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More than half have started integrating money management into their self-care routines, with 36% reporting a tangible reduction in financial anxiety as a result.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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The other side: House GOP Leader Lisa Demuth shot down the idea of tax increases for currently exempt financial and legal services, and expressed concerns about the impacts the cuts would have on long-term care.—
Torey Van Oot,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Still, many continue to express fears over the potential of losing TikTok.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Earth tones are incorporated throughout, and three olive trees serve as the centerpiece of the restaurant, along with a mural designed by Thapar herself, depicting the Indian story.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2025
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Today, the dance workout also incorporates strength work and high intensity interval training.—
Danielle Friedman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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This wine—the crisp Pinot Bianco, the textured Chardonnay, the exotic Gewürztraminer, the elegant Pinot Noir, or the robust Lagrein—perfectly exemplify this region's quality and diversity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Many films are called revelatory and visionary, but Lynch’s films seem made to exemplify these terms.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Guest opinion: The San Gabriel Valley is where Asian immigrants go to never assimilate.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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Douyin Warnings From Within China China’s drive to assimilate the Tibetans echoes history elsewhere in the world where Indigenous people were seen by their foreign occupiers as savages who needed to be civilized with boarding schools, causing trauma and abuses.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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In the center of the back of the coin, a large cross was meant to symbolize imperial power, establishing Otto III’s Christianity and blending it with the power of the empire, according to historians.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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The title comes from what Charlotte, missing her soulmate, scribbles on the remnants of Adam’s mural (symbolizing the memory of him pressed on her heart).—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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Azzedine Alaïa had a dream of having a boutique on rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré—with this location, his dream is manifested.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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That manifested on screen as a progressive revelation over the first nine episodes of season 5 that Judd was struggling with alcohol.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Critics might argue that the Soup Drops epitomize the excesses of modern food culture, where tradition and ceremony are replaced with convenience at all costs.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The company just added three more men to its board, including Dana White, the CEO of UFC, who some would argue epitomizes the stereotype of masculine energy.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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