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as in integrated
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 expressed
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodied
David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The smart robotics race As per Lilienthal, the center will address the lack of high-quality training data, one of the biggest challenges in embodied AI.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
The binding constraint on embodied AI isn’t compute or architecture.
—Nicole Fraenkel, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The company described the event as a milestone for embodied intelligence, moving from experimentation into social and cultural spaces.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
GreenSKUs and similar initiatives show 8 percent reductions in embodied carbon are achievable.
—Arjun Sharma, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
Shapland conveys the embodied nature of this research practice in a lovely passage considering her qualifications to write the biography.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Think anyone whose embodied physical labor is reproduced or broadcast for profit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
While centering on twenty-first-century rhetoric, IPS programs often incorporate embodied learning models including meditation, somatic movement, play, collaborative cooking, and other experiential activities alongside presentations, discussions, and publications.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Just three months ago, Nicolás Maduro embodied the Venezuelan state.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
But no matter how strong Carmen becomes, her destiny — embodied by a wraithlike old woman who turns up whenever the orchestra plays Bizet’s 10-note fate motif — is predetermined.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Unhinged and fearless, the show embodied the album’s spirit.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
While the city isn't horse country, racing culture is deeply ingrained in its image of itself, embodied by the Kentucky Derby, run annually at Churchill Downs since 1875.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
With their blissful harmonies and flowery, mystical lyrics, the Texas duo embodied soft rock, ushering in the genre at the dawn of the Seventies with a gentle nudge and a tip of Seals’ signature newsboy cap.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The music At a taping of the special, Cyrus embodied Hannah Montana on a stage that resembled the show’s title sequence.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
This team represents the program principles perfectly, as best embodied by senior point guard Sam Hoiberg.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
It is contained in the conversations that have evolved through the generations, what has been learned and passed down, a tradition of embodied practice.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The smart robotics race As per Lilienthal, the center will address the lack of high-quality training data, one of the biggest challenges in embodied AI.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
The binding constraint on embodied AI isn’t compute or architecture.
—Nicole Fraenkel, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The company described the event as a milestone for embodied intelligence, moving from experimentation into social and cultural spaces.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
GreenSKUs and similar initiatives show 8 percent reductions in embodied carbon are achievable.
—Arjun Sharma, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
Shapland conveys the embodied nature of this research practice in a lovely passage considering her qualifications to write the biography.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Think anyone whose embodied physical labor is reproduced or broadcast for profit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
While centering on twenty-first-century rhetoric, IPS programs often incorporate embodied learning models including meditation, somatic movement, play, collaborative cooking, and other experiential activities alongside presentations, discussions, and publications.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
The company describes itself as a community hub built on connection, tradition and shared space, values that many say Hillyard embodied.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Just three months ago, Nicolás Maduro embodied the Venezuelan state.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
But no matter how strong Carmen becomes, her destiny — embodied by a wraithlike old woman who turns up whenever the orchestra plays Bizet’s 10-note fate motif — is predetermined.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Unhinged and fearless, the show embodied the album’s spirit.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
While the city isn't horse country, racing culture is deeply ingrained in its image of itself, embodied by the Kentucky Derby, run annually at Churchill Downs since 1875.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
With their blissful harmonies and flowery, mystical lyrics, the Texas duo embodied soft rock, ushering in the genre at the dawn of the Seventies with a gentle nudge and a tip of Seals’ signature newsboy cap.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
The music At a taping of the special, Cyrus embodied Hannah Montana on a stage that resembled the show’s title sequence.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
This team represents the program principles perfectly, as best embodied by senior point guard Sam Hoiberg.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodied
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The group grew physically weak, wasting away until there was little left of their corporeal selves but skin and bones.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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No corporeal zone was off-limits either, as previously undiscussed body parts were platformed in new ways.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
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Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Medieval and Early Modern Innovations By the medieval period, pickling techniques had become deeply integrated into European culinary traditions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Anxiety over rising gas prices has already hammered consumer sentiment, which slid to a three-month low in March as Americans expressed concerns about the economy, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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His teammate, Kevin Kisner, expressed concern for Woods following his arrest as well.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Endowed not only with a privileged birthright but—unlike the actual princes over in England, who had weak chins and went bald young—the physical stature to match?—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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It was incorporated as a town in 1833 and then again as a city in 1837.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Throughout his music career, Cole has incorporated basketball images and references into his lyrics, performances and cover art.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Captain James Cook famously credited the health of his sailors to their daily ration of pickled cabbage, a practice that exemplified pickling’s life-saving potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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In both Dream Scenario and The Drama, Borgli sides with the maligned, framing those who cast judgment as shrewish and needling (exemplified in The Drama with a deliciously irritating performance from Alana Haim).—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Byfield, whose evident lack of offensive confidence and dearth of tangible production had been concerns for most of the season, has turned a corner.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Don't forget the unexpected or less tangible things too, like remembering to drink enough water or setting a successful boundary at work, Chopra says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His steely aide-de-camp, Mauricio Corredor (also based on a historical figure), is of Rarámuri heritage but has assimilated into Mexican culture.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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She was assimilated into the suburban New England life in America.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Embodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodied. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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