EMBODIES Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

embodies

verb

present tense third-person singular of embody

as in integrates

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 expresses

to represent in visible form George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear

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Recent Examples of embodies Kaluuya embodies Jay, newly released from a psychiatric hospital because Misty ran out of money to pay the bill, all the way down to the marrow. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Perched on the edge of Marina Bay, Moshe Safdie’s ArtScience Museum embodies the intersection of art and science through the metaphor of a lotus. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 In a way, the film’s method embodies Hamaguchi’s philosophy of melding the inside and outside. — Elissa Suh, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Arabian or Thoroughbred or compact quarter horse, Equus ferus caballus embodies passion, strength, and independence. — Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026 The dynamic between them essentially embodies the traditional animosity between the clubs. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 Dunn-Edwards just announced its 2027 Color of the Year—French Press Coffee—a deep, nuanced brown softened by a subtle plum undertone that embodies the rich character of roasted coffee. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 2026 According to the company, for the new campaign, JC-T embodies the sleeker side of London style, one that’s modern, refined and individual. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Nixon embodies that for people, Dunn said, adding that her authenticity also attracts supporters. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

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Verb

The demonstration was supported by PartyOS, RoboParty’s open research and development platform for humanoid robotics, which integrates the company’s UFO framework.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The current product line integrates the VPN into the main Avira suite.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrates

Verb

Sometimes a judge will do that if a defendant credibly expresses remorse for his crimes.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
In a post on Bluesky, freelance journalist Tim Stevens expresses frustration with the changes to Beehiiv that he’s seen after switching to the platform earlier this year.

— Emma Roth, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of expresses

Verb

Dinner incorporates international influences and local seafood.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Comedy Playground’s curriculum incorporates stand-up, led by Spies, which helps kids find their own voice, and improv, led by Katey Mushlin, which teaches them how to work with others and create meaningful bonds, Spies explained.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of incorporates

Verb

Beyond all that old-fashioned charm is a place that exemplifies the best of countryside-chic, too.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
The high growth rate exemplifies the state’s rich concentration of high-tech and other high-productivity industries.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of exemplifies

Verb

Introduced crawling through the Trask family’s field, her black blood spattering their rich soil like a human pesticide, Cathy personifies the series’ potent blend of dread and beauty.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
Even though Miami’s inside linebacker spot had been decimated by injuries, and the overall roster lacks playmakers (which Dodson was), and experience (43 NFL starts), that decision personifies what this season will be about.

— Omar Kelly August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of personifies

Verb

The rite symbolizes the deceased's final departure from the world of the living and helps the family come to terms with the loss.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
In China and other East Asian countries, the Harvest Moon is celebrated during the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the full moon traditionally symbolizes reunion and togetherness.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of symbolizes

Verb

Digger epitomizes the difference between big swing and hubristic folly more than any film since Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, another wildly ambitious bid to skewer the chaos of contemporary reality.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Led by global creative director Wes Gordon, the brand epitomizes the feminine style, colorful palette and glamour that resonates with Crystal Charity Ball supporters.

— Holly Haber, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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