embody
Example Sentences
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Just as often, he stepped into roles that embodied facets of his closely held values.
From Salon
He explains that white is "not about inspiration but being careful not to offend", with Cloud Dancer embodying "austerity, moral minimalism and the idea that neutrality signifies virtue".
From BBC
Male characters embody strength and embrace manliness in a way that trucks along completely outside our fraught and raging “What’s the matter with men?” discourse.
The neighborhood embodied wealth and privilege in Los Angeles, but for 49-year-old Atayde, a housekeeper, it only represented one thing — opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times
Reiner, who rose to fame in the CBS sitcom “All in the Family” and directed still-beloved films like “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally…” and “Misery,” embodied late 20th century Hollywood.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
