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
Dunleavy was in many ways the true embodiment of the Murdoch regime.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodiment
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In many ways, American Science & Surplus is a physical manifestation of the maker ethos.—
Eric Bangeman – Jun 4,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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All around these memories there were beautiful pieces by Grace Wales Bonner and Willy Chavarria, living manifestations of how much André did to help promote talented people of color.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The sitcom veteran, having had a Warner Bros. deal for around 25 years, brushed aside Warner Bros. Discovery earlier in the day announcing plans to split into two companies after earlier incarnations as Time Warner and Discovery.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Wheel begins its 43rd season in September, while Jeopardy will be headed into its 42nd season in its current incarnation.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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Any federal agent using Clearview or an alternative can take the same footage and run facial images to find matches across photos scraped from social sites.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Israeli officials released images of Thunberg and others wearing orange life vests and sitting closely together on the Madleen.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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“Embodiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodiment. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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