as in embodying
to represent in visible form
through her many good works she just personifies the spirit of charity
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Recent Examples of personifying
In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system.
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Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Because Connor and Hudson are personifying these beloved characters, the fans also get attached to seeing them as their characters.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
By personifying the ball as a sidekick, children are invited to practice ball control while also developing empathy and responsibility.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Her leadership approach offers small business owners a clear model for how personifying a company strengthens teams, builds resilience, and ensures longevity beyond the founder.
—Dan Ringo, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Several students said Christian helped them in the classroom and in life, personifying how a person with a disability can thrive.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Because Connor and Hudson are personifying these beloved characters, the fans also get attached to seeing them as their characters.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
By personifying the ball as a sidekick, children are invited to practice ball control while also developing empathy and responsibility.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Her leadership approach offers small business owners a clear model for how personifying a company strengthens teams, builds resilience, and ensures longevity beyond the founder.
—Dan Ringo, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Several students said Christian helped them in the classroom and in life, personifying how a person with a disability can thrive.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personifying
Verb
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He is widely recognized for embodying a bold, distinctly Philadelphia spirit and his strong support of the Flyers.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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This was his final project, its unfettered ethos embodying his approach to vacation time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Harris, of Oakland, allegedly confessed in full to the Wells Fargo bank robbery, expressing remorse and blaming his addiction to fentanyl, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Annamalai has also criticized the AIADMK, the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu since 2021 and the BJP’s key ally in the state, accusing it of corruption and expressing skepticism about the alliance.—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Olah is considering whether to work this idea into Claude’s training, perhaps even incorporating it into a future version of the soul doc.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Both the white flesh and the green rind are prime candidates for pickling, then featuring in cocktails or lemonade, as part of a cheese bowls or boards, and incorporating into salads.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Personifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personifying. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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