embody
verb (used with object)
to give a concrete form to; express, personify, or exemplify in concrete form.
embodies
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present tense formof embody (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Dillahunt’s Macon embodies the sinister darkness lurking beneath the surface of any American small town, especially for outsiders.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Pacoima Middle School embodies district challenges, but also its hard-won successes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
“This extraordinary residence represents the culmination of that passion: a Napa-inspired estate that embodies everything she loved most about residential design,” the listing goes on.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Deeply influenced by his Cuban grandfather, Rubio says he embodies the American dream.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
A mammoth corporation like this—it embodies too much experience.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
