embodies

verb

present tense third-person singular of embody
1
as in integrates
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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2
as in expresses
to represent in visible form George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear

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Recent Examples of embodies Your performance really embodies the ambivalence of a soldier in a conflict like this, and yet it’s also filled with emotion. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 With his rooted presence and remarkable nuance, Nawazuddin embodies Mehboob’s essential contradictions. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Combine the ease of clogs and polish of loafers with The Penny Clog, a style that embodies the best of both worlds. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026 There’s little dispute that Hellermark, the 30-year-old Sana CEO, embodies the future of Workday’s potential. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 One of the benefits of going to college is to hear adults talk in new, unexpected ways, employing fresh language that embodies the quintessence of an idea or concept. — David Shribman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026 Method acting is a technique in which an actor embodies a character absolutely, usually both on- and off-camera, for months at a time (and sometimes, as in the curious case of Austin Butler’s Elvis accent, beyond the project itself). — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Perched on the edge of Marina Bay, Moshe Safdie’s ArtScience Museum embodies the intersection of art and science through the metaphor of a lotus. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 In a way, the film’s method embodies Hamaguchi’s philosophy of melding the inside and outside. — Elissa Suh, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodies
  1. integrates
  2. expresses
  3. incorporates
  4. exemplifies
  5. assimilates
  6. personifies
  7. symbolizes
  8. epitomizes
Verb
  • The practical benefits will depend on how the Navy integrates the system into its logistics and operational procedures.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed an ultrathin, flexible electronic mesh that integrates with living human heart cells and converts their mechanical movements into electricity.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of integrates
Verb
  • Mouret also expresses his disappointment in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry who, in his eyes, squandered the opportunity handed to them.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Elizabeth expresses hurt that Jessica would judge Tim based on just one quirk.
    — Jennifer Kim, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of expresses
Verb
  • The turbine also incorporates hollow superalloy blades designed to withstand high operating temperatures.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The vast, faintly industrial open warehouse incorporates concrete and wood surfaces, and glass walls frame views of the al fresco crowd in the courtyard.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of incorporates
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  • The award recognizes a student who exemplifies outstanding initiative, a high level of responsibility and a willingness to contribute beyond the core responsibilities of a museum facilitator role.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Alan is determined to make the dance special for both of them and exemplifies the grace that Jenna says her mom instilled in her.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of exemplifies
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  • His ashen skin is snaked with circuitry, his voice flattened into the cold register of the Borg, a cybernetic collective that assimilates entire civilizations and reshapes them in its own image.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 5 Apr. 2026
Definition of assimilates
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  • Sieler is one of a handful of players who personifies what Sullivan and Hafley intend to build.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Introduced crawling through the Trask family’s field, her black blood spattering their rich soil like a human pesticide, Cathy personifies the series’ potent blend of dread and beauty.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of personifies
Verb
  • When speaking to the crowd in front of the Haymarket Memorial, which symbolizes the global struggle for workers’ rights and the complex history of law enforcement and justice, Sosa pushed for unity among all food workers.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The accessory is another staple for Camilla and a slew of other members of the royal family, since the organic gemstone symbolizes purity, status and dignity.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of symbolizes
Verb
  • Meta Platforms' Muse epitomizes the excitement with the app off to a fast start.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Barbecued chicken epitomizes the approach of Brock and chef de cuisine Ben Norton, who worked previously at McCrady’s and Husk Nashville.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of epitomizes

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“Embodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodies. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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