Thesaurus results for EMBODIMENT

embodiment

noun

im-ˈbä-di-mənt

Definition of embodiment

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 And the animators threw some fun curveballs, including making the embodiment of evil into a shirtless hottie that would make even shirtless Kirk jealous. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 The quaint two-bedroom bungalow oozes vintage vibe with its 1930s-style decor, antiques, and bits of Andy Griffithmemorabilia throughout—the lemon-yellow kitchen feels like a sunny embodiment of Mayberry itself. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 The same model checkpoint was also used on other robot platforms, including Franka Duo, highlighting its ability to work across different robotic embodiments. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026 Rodri, Spain’s midfield captain, who won the tournament’s Golden Ball, was the embodiment of leadership of such a system. — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for embodiment

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The manifestations go beyond the growing equity control of businesses.

— James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Surely under our Constitution and laws the enlargement of our limits is a manifestation of the highest attribute of sovereignty, and if entered upon as an Executive act all things relating to the transaction should be clear and free from suspicion.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of manifestation

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The cross did much worse to the one whom Christians believe to be the human incarnation of God, yet Jesus’ followers believed that his very crucifixion was the key to unlocking the revelation of God’s grace.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
But still — a solid episode of Project Runway in its current incarnation.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

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But there is a deeper question of why a modern tech company, especially an AI company, would need to soften their image with cotton and canvas.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Granted, save for one image on a TV screen, no one wears a Green Lantern mask or outfit in the Lanterns pilot, but the wheels of its story have been in motion for decades by the time its premise unfolds.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

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