embody
verb (used with object)
to give a concrete form to; express, personify, or exemplify in concrete form.
embodying
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present participleof embody.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The character, the first full-fledged advertising mascot for Crocs, is a sort of emotional support animal embodying the casual vibe associated with its slip-on shoes, according to Chief Marketing Officer Carly Gomez.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
May his name resonate through the ages as embodying the promise and tragedy of the American dream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Off the field, he carried himself with humility and integrity, embodying the very best values of our game."
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
There can be value in embodying machismo on-screen, if it’s done right.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
Curiously, though, environmentalists also describe Native American history as embodying precisely the opposite lesson: how to live in a spiritual balance with Nature.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
