as in embodies
to represent in visible form
through her many good works she just personifies the spirit of charity
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Recent Examples of personifies
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.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
And no one personifies that more than Hutson.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
That to me personifies this team right now – a bunch of guys who are selfless.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Perhaps no dish better personifies Old Florida like the salty, cheesy Cuban sandwich.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
White Wine Grape Glossary Grenache Blanc An ample, full-bodied white that along with Roussanne personifies the power and lusciousness of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and other Rhône white blends, but also the Spanish white Rioja.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
The Centrix Diamonds personifies extravagance and elegance.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
With Zosia, Wydra had quite the tall order in playing a character who personifies practically everyone on the planet.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
And no one personifies that more than Hutson.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
That to me personifies this team right now – a bunch of guys who are selfless.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Perhaps no dish better personifies Old Florida like the salty, cheesy Cuban sandwich.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
White Wine Grape Glossary Grenache Blanc An ample, full-bodied white that along with Roussanne personifies the power and lusciousness of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and other Rhône white blends, but also the Spanish white Rioja.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
The Centrix Diamonds personifies extravagance and elegance.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
With Zosia, Wydra had quite the tall order in playing a character who personifies practically everyone on the planet.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personifies
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Hathaway best embodies this balance in a midpoint monologue when the deep-space mission seems doomed.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Offered in multiple colors and textures, the Kirat silhouette embodies minimalistic glamour with its simple straps crisscrossing in an X-shape across the toes and a sharp stiletto heel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Victoria Frenner, who is a therapist, expresses skepticism about the book’s punchy tone.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Bryl has built a beauty career over the past four decades based on accuracy, discretion, and the belief that beauty, at its best, expresses presence rather than perfection.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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