as in to embody
to represent in visible form
Many believe their success story incarnates what the American dream is all about.
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Recent Examples of incarnate
This confrontation becomes much more interesting when it is incarnated by on the one hand, the patriarchy, and on the other hand, the defiance, the resistance, the integrity of these incredible young women of the new generation in Iran.
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Several times, the president of the jury carried out a bizarre line of questioning that undercut the feminist victory the trial supposedly incarnated.
—Katie Ebner-Landy, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Trump’s outsize presence in this scene is incarnated by the Trump International Hotel and Tower, which Fassler boldly painted in shades of black and blue.
—Mara Hoberman, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
The gnome incarnates its human creator’s desires and dreams as well as Wallace’s follies.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Several times, the president of the jury carried out a bizarre line of questioning that undercut the feminist victory the trial supposedly incarnated.
—Katie Ebner-Landy, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Trump’s outsize presence in this scene is incarnated by the Trump International Hotel and Tower, which Fassler boldly painted in shades of black and blue.
—Mara Hoberman, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
The gnome incarnates its human creator’s desires and dreams as well as Wallace’s follies.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnate
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Rubbing Salt In The Wound: Expatriation Tax Regime The current expatriation regime is embodied in IRC Section 877A, enacted in 2008 to deter wealthy Americans from renouncing citizenship to avoid taxes.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Among its other attributes, Superman is shot through with a winning modesty, embodied by Reeve’s no-big-deal depiction of Superman.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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John McEnroe, never shy with an opinion, has expressed skepticism about pickleball — yet even his tennis academy on Randall’s Island in New York City has converted five existing tennis courts to 12 indoor pickleball courts.—
Stefan Boyland,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 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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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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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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This reaction is triggered by the mosquito's saliva, which causes our immune system to release histamine, and usually manifests as inflammation, itching, discomfort, and visible red bumps.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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For an easy way to boost your fiber intake, try incorporating a few of the foods listed above into your favorite meals and snacks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
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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“Incarnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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