Synonyms of personification

personification

noun

pər-ˌsä-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

as in manifestation

a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)

he's the personification of kindness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manifestation
• incarnation
• image
• avatar
• icon
• essence
• embodiment
• abstract
• objectification
• epitome
• incorporation
• externalization
• instantiation
• model
• genius
• personifier
• realization
• exemplification
• embodier
• personalization
• actualization
• concretization
• soul
• reincarnation
• quintessence
• archetype
• substantiation
• paradigm
• exemplar
• pattern

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of personification

In the hands of Campbell and Gadd, Ruben, the personification of toxic masculinity, is endowed with a pathos that becomes compelling, even captivating. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 26 May 2026

Defined by her beauty and its capacity to both beguile and betray, she can be interpreted as a destructive force and personification of the male fear of female autonomy. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026

The sunniest way to view the system is as a personification of the interactive book Neal Stephenson wrote about in his novel The Diamond Age. — Steven Levy, Wired News, 10 Apr. 2026

In Greek mythology, Kairos is the personification of opportunity or a decisive moment. — Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026