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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
Opened in September 2022, Casa Cipriani Milano sees the group return to its roots, embodying the very best of classic Milanese hospitality and design, while reconciling it with the old-world feel of an English gentleman’s club.
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 July 2025
For many the captain, 35-year-old Themba Zwane, embodies what Sundowns’ polished, imaginative football stands for.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The island’s dramatic granite peaks and rugged coastlines embody the untamed beauty of coastal Maine.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The show embodied the cross-Channel interconnectedness that the fashion industry boasts.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 July 2025
For many the captain, 35-year-old Themba Zwane, embodies what Sundowns’ polished, imaginative football stands for.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 July 2025
The island’s dramatic granite peaks and rugged coastlines embody the untamed beauty of coastal Maine.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The show embodied the cross-Channel interconnectedness that the fashion industry boasts.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embody
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The company released a new version of Grok this week, which Musk said will also be integrated into Tesla vehicles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Hinge and Grindr, two of the most popular dating apps, are taking steps to integrate AI into their platforms.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Though the director has publicly expressed his desire to retire the character — even revealing plans to kill her off in a 2018 interview on Bevy Smith’s SiriusXM show Bevelations — fan support has kept her alive.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Republican House lawmakers have previously expressed a lack of support regarding the dismantling of the department.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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But these products should be flexible enough to incorporate material feedback from financial institutions and deliver strategic rules and solutions that help keep fraud detection one step ahead of fraudsters.—
Sunny Banerjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Further measures, including requiring foreign e-commerce firms to incorporate locally and pay VAT, are under consideration.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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Back in June, Offerman responded to conservative media figure Michael Flynn Jr., who used a gif of Ron throwing a computer in a dumpster in a Parks and Rec episode to symbolize his disdain for Pride Month.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The raid captured national attention, with Peanut's death symbolizing an out-of-control local government to some.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The ability to assimilate into these groups is seen as a prerequisite for healthy social and emotional development, and opting out is rarely an option.—
Dr. Rami Kaminski,
Time,
18 June 2025
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Families reeling from the court decision In cities like Miami, migrants who came through the program quickly assimilated into the communities here because they were granted legal work permits and had come to the country sponsored by relatives.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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The album featured a groundbreaking fusion of African rhythms and Western influences, exemplified by her collaboration with Alicia Keys on the title track.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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But few countries exemplify the trend more than South Korea, where a recent presidential election showed just how polarized its youth has become.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The Problem: What The AI Skills Gap Looks Like The AI skills gap manifests differently across classrooms, but common patterns emerge that create real challenges for both teachers and students.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Tensions would manifest once Heather got back over to London, but first, the Raincoats needed to confirm a producer for their Geffen album.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
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Barrel aged wines tend to be fuller bodied on the palate as well.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Soccer is a surprisingly physical game that involves a good deal of bodying one’s opponent — tackling, in soccer-speak.—
J.T. Barbarese,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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“Embody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embody. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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