EMBODYING Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

embodying

verb

present participle of embody

as in integrating

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 expressing

to represent in visible form George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear

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disembodying

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Recent Examples of embodying Savio is the only player to appear on both lists, embodying the unreliable nature of transfer valuations. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Cohen’s brand of comedy revolves around him embodying outlandish characters and then provoking a reaction from onlookers. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 The awards also support future generations through scholarships and facilitate discussions on venture capital, embodying the principle that honoring current legacies builds future leadership. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 His garage alone has more than 90 items embodying that carefree lifestyle. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 Hathaway was dealt the unenviable task of embodying director James Gray’s mother in Armageddon Time, an autobiographical drama based on his childhood. — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 The craftsmanship continues upstairs, where jamdani fabrics and wallpapers in the primary bedroom celebrate the ancient Bengal art of weaving fine diaphanous textiles, embodying the showroom’s dedication to materiality, artistry, and the human hand. — Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026 Franchise-wise, Armani Beauty has Privè, with unisex couture fragrances; Giorgio Armani, which is premium, and Emporio Armani, embodying the brand’s younger, urban facet. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 The company and its surveillance devices have become a lightning rod for anxieties around surveillance in the US, embodying concerns about privacy, tech industry oversight, and police abuse of power all in one public gadget. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026

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Verb

MacDonald and editor Phil Hignett have a keen, witty sense of how the online realm crashes offline living, seamlessly integrating deadly-accurate TikTok parodies into the film’s breezy narrative flow.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
By integrating waypoint tracking with an obstacle-avoidance cost, the robot could detour around an obstacle while continuing toward its destination.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

Even those who did not know Parton personally felt the loss, with Sarah Jessica Parker expressing her admiration for the multi-hyphenate.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
The State Department issued a statement on Wednesday expressing condolences to the victims of the flooding and pledged financial support.

— Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of expressing

Verb

This short film, created by Little Nemo cartoonist Winsor McCay, is one of the very best dinosaur movies, a groundbreaking work of animation and one of the first examples of incorporating the medium into live-action.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
By comparison, incorporating luxury fibers such as silk into denim creates a tangible opportunity for storytelling—something consumers can immediately see and feel.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of incorporating

Verb

Like the Nixon-Vindman contest, the congressional races received significant national attention, exemplifying the rift between the Democratic party’s progressive left and center.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
The revisions at the President’s House Site have drawn intense scrutiny, exemplifying both the aims and the limits of the broader effort.

— John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026

Definition of exemplifying

Verb

The coach has become somewhat famous for his motivational speeches and catchphrases that showed how the South American was assimilating into the US spirit.

— David Close, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The city had a history of assimilating such yearners, most notably Madonna, Swift’s forerunner and her own Middle American transplant success story.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026

Definition of assimilating

Verb

Throughout the service, Imane carried a traditional umbrella symbolizing protection, while Patrick carried a ceremonial sword representing strength and responsibility.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Applicants from North America account for one-third of all the submissions, symbolizing the spread of K-pop globally and the interest in being part of it.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of symbolizing

Verb

But the study warned of the dangers of personifying these AI tools and treating them as one would a human employees.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system.

— Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026

Definition of personifying

Verb

Latent symptoms frequently develop after the fact, manifesting as spinal soreness, neck stiffness, inflammation, wrist trauma from breaking the fall, hip discomfort, or concussion indicators such as disorientation, nausea, and photophobia.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
As big reveals continue to occupy an important place in the lexicon of family storytelling on social media, their tropes are manifesting off-screen.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of manifesting

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