Definitions

incarnate

[in-kahr-nit, -neyt, in-kahr-neyt] / ɪnˈkɑr nɪt, -neɪt, ɪnˈkɑr neɪt /

ADJECTIVE

in bodily form

Synonyms

STRONG

embodied exteriorized externalized manifested materialized personified substantiated typified

WEAK

human in human form in the flesh made flesh physical real tangible

Example Sentences

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Ward played at three schools in his college football odyssey, beginning as a zero-star prospect at Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, before moving on to Washington State and Miami.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

The 22-year-old racked up 39 touchdown passes and 4,313 yards as he wrapped up a five-year college career, which included two-year stints with Incarnate Word and Washington State.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

He followed his Incarnate Word coach, Eric Morris, who was offensive coordinator under Dickert last season.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

The former transfer from Incarnate Word doesn’t receive as much attention as USC’s Caleb Williams, Oregon’s Bo Nix or UW’s Michael Penix, but he has played just as well through the first month.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023

If she and Grandpa were romancing, it sure would put a crimp in things to have Jealousy Incarnate underfoot.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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