as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
he's the personification of kindness
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Recent Examples of personification
But the living personification of the changing times was Bobby.
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Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
One is a personification of Africa, as a celebration of Rome's provinces on the continent.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
Much like the personification of Destruction, actor Barry Sloane knows the kind of image his physique projects.
—EW.com, 15 July 2025
Tuttle said that the spokesperson would be a personification of the Prickly Pear Raspberry Whatafresher.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
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Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
One is a personification of Africa, as a celebration of Rome's provinces on the continent.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
Much like the personification of Destruction, actor Barry Sloane knows the kind of image his physique projects.
—EW.com, 15 July 2025
Tuttle said that the spokesperson would be a personification of the Prickly Pear Raspberry Whatafresher.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personification
Noun
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Camping, in all its modern manifestations, has become an increasingly popular and affordable go-to strategy for families eager to get outside and enjoy meaningful time together.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The science around this condition continues to evolve, and the physical and mental manifestations of CTE remain under study.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Of course, like many franchises (anime and otherwise) with different incarnations, there can be a bit of uncertainty about where — and when — to dive in.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Pepperoni’s Pizza The current incarnation of Sgt.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Rehabilitation A week after Manes’ departure, Johnson posted the image of himself posing with Bukele and their families in front of a Christmas tree.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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When police released images of the weapon, Robinson’s father texted his son, asking for a picture of the gun, according to the charging document.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Personification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personification. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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