personifies

present tense third-person singular of personify

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Recent Examples of personifies Jim Hummel, community reporter, newspaper bureau chief, State House reporter, television anchor and producer and independent investigative reporter, personifies Rhode Island journalism. Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 2 July 2026 No place personifies this quirky little beach town better than The Red Bar, a bohemian hangout swathed in scarlet lights that’s known for its crab cakes and in-house jazz band. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 Before each showing, attendees are invited to a discussion over dinner that explores the trilogy’s themes of fear, chaos, pain, justice, sacrifice and what ultimately personifies the good life. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 His renaissance has been emphatic and, in many ways, personifies Villa’s campaign. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 May 2026 His replacement, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, personifies another shift in the Iranian system’s center of gravity, away from political management and toward security-bureaucratic coordination. Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026 The award recognizes an individual in the entertainment world who personifies the industry’s dedication to humanitarian, cultural and charitable causes. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 May 2026 As Alamo’s right-hand man, Darrell Britt-Gibson portrays Bishop with a lurking, enigmatic energy that personifies danger and can put the fear of God into anyone who dares challenge his boss. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily. Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personifies
Verb
  • But Philadelphia embodies the uphill battle the industry faces.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • But the version of the classical hero that the film conjures up nevertheless embodies the great preoccupation of Nolan’s filmography.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • The family expresses gratitude to Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Cabarrus and longtime caregiver Andrea.
    Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Many accomplished players carrying such clauses, however, are open to waiving the power if a team expresses a desire to move on.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2026

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“Personifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personifies. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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