BODYING Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

bodying

verb

present participle of body

as in embodying

to represent in visible form abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism

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disembodying

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Recent Examples of bodying Sometimes, telling the story of a life means bodying forth the form of things unknown. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season? — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodying

Verb

In the changeover, local DJ and sound designer Max Ville helped customize a hi-fi lounge adjacent to the dining room, embodying Brock’s zeal for collectible vinyl.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
The characters are petrified like specimens, expressing and embodying only what fits into the film’s design, with no potential for inconvenient loose ends for viewers to follow outside the frame’s borders.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of embodying

Verb

Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid Forward La Liga also issued an official statement expressing deep regret over the hurt caused to Chinese fans by Mbappé's remarks, adding that his personal views do not represent the Spanish league's position.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
After auditioning for the war-sports hybrid period drama helmed by Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor), Nicholson wrote the director a letter, expressing his passion for the project.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of expressing

Verb

By incorporating machinery, robotics and AI, Deighton said repair businesses can improve efficiency and potentially replicate their operations across multiple locations.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
The movie centers on the families who were introduced to listeners of the podcast, along with incorporating new voices and previously untold stories.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026