- present tense form of embody (3rd person singular).
embodies
Example Sentences
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Jacob Tremblay embodies a young Kaczynski almost exactly as I have imagined him, minus the smiling and the forging of his mother’s signature.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
Said to have impressed with his in-depth presentations during the recruitment process, he embodies "a new generation with sincere humility", Chanel fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky said of him at the time.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Former labor organizer and iron worker Brian Poindexter embodies the emerging blue-collar, practical-minded Democrat type in the upcoming midterms.
From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026
His work embodies the principle of cross-cultural beneficence—the Ottoman Orient able to portray itself faithfully thanks to Western influence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
"Each of the Seven embodies all of the Seven," Septon Osmynd had told her once.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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