as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
Mother Theresa was often regarded as the embodiment of selfless devotion to others
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Recent Examples of embodiment
Nawrocki's supporters describe him as the embodiment of traditional, patriotic Polish values.
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Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
Before boho chic was coined, Erykah Badu was hitting the stage at early shows of hers in garb that felt like the embodiment of the term.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 June 2025
And the animal phyla that have been with us, essentially unchanged, for all those years—the birds and mammals, clams and snails, spiders and insects—these are, to me, surviving embodiments of eternal return.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
George is an embodiment of that sort of requirement for expansion implicit in capitalism.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
Before boho chic was coined, Erykah Badu was hitting the stage at early shows of hers in garb that felt like the embodiment of the term.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 June 2025
And the animal phyla that have been with us, essentially unchanged, for all those years—the birds and mammals, clams and snails, spiders and insects—these are, to me, surviving embodiments of eternal return.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
George is an embodiment of that sort of requirement for expansion implicit in capitalism.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for embodiment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodiment
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These methods address not just the emotional but the physical manifestations of moral injury and foster long-term resilience.—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Wimbledon is the tennis manifestation of this attitude, the sensible friend who likes to call it a night early.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Most of them worked for the line in its previous incarnation, including experienced butlers who deliver personalized service to every suite.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 July 2025
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Candidates are subject to a series of tests, including identifying objects that belonged to the previous incarnation.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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The authenticity of the images has not been confirmed, although Banks aired it all out to the public.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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The trailer delivers a snapshot of images and visuals throughout Em’s career while he’s being peppered with popular questions from fans about his personal life, family, music and fame.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodiment. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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