embodiment

noun

em·​bodi·​ment im-ˈbä-di-mənt How to pronounce embodiment (audio)
1
: one that embodies something
the embodiment of all our hopes
2
: the act of embodying : the state of being embodied

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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Piani did the right thing in casting Rutherford, whose physical embodiment of Agathe suggests a tall, gangly, striking woman trying not to be seen. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025 Spearing the bright sky in Abbott’s background is the then new 70 Pine Street, a luxurious embodiment of the architectural and economic ambition that defied the Depression. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 May 2025 But in many ways, Tuesday’s win was a perfect embodiment of Indiana’s balanced barrage. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025 Vaughn is sincere, always wearing sentiment on his sleeve, and the perfect embodiment of a man so driven to a single dream. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for embodiment

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of embodiment was in 1828

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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embodiment. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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embodiment

noun
em·​bod·​i·​ment
im-ˈbäd-i-mənt
1
: the act of embodying : the state of being embodied
2
: one that embodies something

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