embodiment
noun
em·bodi·ment
im-ˈbä-di-mənt 
Examples of embodiment in a Sentence
She's the embodiment of all our hopes.
Mother Theresa was often regarded as the embodiment of selfless devotion to others.
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There were many, many hostage posters on buildings and poles around the world, but the children, the embodiment of innocence, stood out.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
The legendary singer was known for her sultry eyeliner, luminous skin, and natural textures—an embodiment of self-expression that transcended trends.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
The opening number also served as a perfect embodiment of the night's theme.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Turns out there’s been a murder, and the Furies — walking, frothing embodiments of anger in Ancient Greek mythology — want to exact revenge.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Feb. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
The legendary singer was known for her sultry eyeliner, luminous skin, and natural textures—an embodiment of self-expression that transcended trends.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
The opening number also served as a perfect embodiment of the night's theme.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Turns out there’s been a murder, and the Furies — walking, frothing embodiments of anger in Ancient Greek mythology — want to exact revenge.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for embodiment
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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embodiment. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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