incarnates

verb

present tense third-person singular of incarnate
as in embodies
to represent in visible form the general view that Hitler incarnated extreme egotism and indeed evil itself

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  1. embodies
  2. expresses
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  • The Vanity Fair of today embodies a certain sort of lavishness—an often unironic appreciation of and yearning for rich people things.
    — Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Your Purpose Credibility begins when a founder has absolute clarity regarding the company's purpose and embodies the values expected of the team.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • The 2027 budget also expresses the state’s intent to gradually increase these percentages and to extend weighted funding to students with disabilities beginning in fiscal year 2028.
    — Jason Burns, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
  • During their wedding, Ann goes off script and expresses her reservations — even as John tries to reassure her.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
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