as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
Mother Theresa was often regarded as the embodiment of selfless devotion to others
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Recent Examples of embodiment
Rohrer’s widow, Sarah Rohrer, said her husband was the embodiment of selflessness.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
Casa Loewe Shanghai is not just a transformation of retail space, but also a quintessential embodiment of Loewe’s artistic luxury strategy.
—WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Hung is the embodiment of the American Dream.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Casa Loewe is not only an emotional hub for art and culture enthusiasts but also a tangible embodiment of the brand’s artistic essence.
—WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
Casa Loewe Shanghai is not just a transformation of retail space, but also a quintessential embodiment of Loewe’s artistic luxury strategy.
—WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Hung is the embodiment of the American Dream.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Casa Loewe is not only an emotional hub for art and culture enthusiasts but also a tangible embodiment of the brand’s artistic essence.
—WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for embodiment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodiment
Noun
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The tilt of recent immigration toward higher skilled workers from Asia is another manifestation of this same pattern.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the truly painful manifestation of distaste for Musk has been entirely legal, as consumers have shunned his cars.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The movie went through multiple incarnations to finally land at the family-friendly version that De Luca and Abdy ultimately pushed through.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Superman trailer reveals first look at Lex Luthor, Guy Gardner, Krypto, and more iconic DC characters David, Rachel, and Nick — there have been a lot of incarnations of these characters over the years.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodiment. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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