as in to embody
to represent in visible form
the general view that Hitler incarnated extreme egotism and indeed evil itself
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Messianic Zionists in Israel and Armageddon evangelicals in America believe this will incarnate their respective, and different, messiahs.
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Caise D. Hassan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
The film depicts the turbulent love-triangle between maverick Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase, his model and wife Yoko, and Fukase’s Art, incarnated as an eight-foot talking Raven.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
Voisin, who gave a breakout performance in the 2021 Balzac adaptation Lost Illusions, incarnates Fus’ many contradictions with explosive restraint.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
But—and this is the kind of question that Frye, too, was often asked—did Merrill really believe in the god who incarnated and withdrew?
—John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Caise D. Hassan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
The film depicts the turbulent love-triangle between maverick Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase, his model and wife Yoko, and Fukase’s Art, incarnated as an eight-foot talking Raven.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
Voisin, who gave a breakout performance in the 2021 Balzac adaptation Lost Illusions, incarnates Fus’ many contradictions with explosive restraint.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
But—and this is the kind of question that Frye, too, was often asked—did Merrill really believe in the god who incarnated and withdrew?
—John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Braden Mann’s botch of the opening kickoff, Luke McCaffrey’s 47-yard return and Jeremiah Trotter Jr.’s unnecessary roughness penalty embodied the sloppy play that’s recently been awarding opponents advantageous field position.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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These cities embody the true spirit of Andalusia, with locals whose warmth and hospitality are ready to welcome you with open arms.Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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Because the rock was unlike anything yet encountered on Mars, the team operating the rover from southern California had expressed hope that its discovery served as a sign of things to come.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Likely Topical Areas For Trump And Tech CEOs Data Centers and AI: Each company has expressed public AI aspirations — which will require the expansion of existing data centers and construction of new ones.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The studio executives who hired her for the show began to body shame her as soon as she got selected for the role.Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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More accurately, the Academy has become more European, so when awards bodies like the British Independent Film Awards or the European Film Awards announce their nominations, take note.Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Incarnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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