as in embodied
to represent in visible form
through her many good works she just personifies the spirit of charity
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Recent Examples of personified
Brad Marchand, in so many ways, personified the Florida Panthers this season.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Meester is pure unhinged mean girl personified as the Kaylinn of Gloria’s imagination, contextualizing every Insta post in the most outrageous extremities that only hurts her own sense of self.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Shakespeare in Love actress Gwyneth Paltrow personified the minimalism of the ‘90s with this bubblegum pink taffeta Ralph Lauren evening dress.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
In a cartoon about rival shipping lines, published on March 13, 1852, Bellew presented John Bull—England personified—versus Uncle Sam, his hands pocketed in his striped trousers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
European leaders see a 21st century where America, personified by its president, has taken a different route away from the post-war settlement.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
On that occasion, deprived of racing in the Olympics but not of his morality, Vladyslav Heraskevych personified the exact principles the Olympic movement pretends to defend.
—Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
The clothes personified the luxurious ease and glamour of the season.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Ventura personified the toughness of that 2015 team that won the World Series.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Meester is pure unhinged mean girl personified as the Kaylinn of Gloria’s imagination, contextualizing every Insta post in the most outrageous extremities that only hurts her own sense of self.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Shakespeare in Love actress Gwyneth Paltrow personified the minimalism of the ‘90s with this bubblegum pink taffeta Ralph Lauren evening dress.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
In a cartoon about rival shipping lines, published on March 13, 1852, Bellew presented John Bull—England personified—versus Uncle Sam, his hands pocketed in his striped trousers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
European leaders see a 21st century where America, personified by its president, has taken a different route away from the post-war settlement.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
On that occasion, deprived of racing in the Olympics but not of his morality, Vladyslav Heraskevych personified the exact principles the Olympic movement pretends to defend.
—Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
The clothes personified the luxurious ease and glamour of the season.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Ventura personified the toughness of that 2015 team that won the World Series.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personified
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That democratic spirit is embodied in the Unknown Players Jam, a midday open competition drawing 15 to 20 participants, with separate trophy categories for adults and children.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bastian has embodied that behavior in part through Delta’s annual profit-sharing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, the same poll found 56 percent of adults expressed support for policies aimed at protecting trans people from discrimination in jobs, housing and public spaces.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nearly all of the lawmakers have either expressed interest or have not shut down the idea about running for president.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Personified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personified. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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