instantiates

verb

present tense third-person singular of instantiate
as in embodies
to represent in visible form his imposing mansion is intended to instantiate for visitors his staggering success as an entrepreneur

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Recent Examples of instantiates Don’t say that your generic generative AI instantiates professional quality therapy, such as brazenly blabbing so in your marketing materials. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantiates
  1. embodies
  2. expresses
  3. incorporates
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  • Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
    — RS Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
  • Emily Charlton embodies decisive accountability, setting clear expectations and driving results with strategic confidence.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of embodies
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  • Many accomplished players carrying such clauses, however, are open to waiving the power if a team expresses a desire to move on.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Someone expresses displeasure, raises their voice slightly or applies the soft pressure of sustained silence, and the original position softens, shifts or vanishes entirely.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of expresses
Verb
  • During the first morning of our stay, Sean led us in a morning stretch-and-breathe class that incorporates breath work and gentle yoga poses.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the overall quality across thousands of equities, not just one catalyst, incorporates the 30 strongest stocks, and rebalances them with rigor.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of incorporates

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