personifies

present tense third-person singular of personify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of personifies With a soothing neutral color palette and elegant touches like custom cathedral ceilings, the house personifies modern luxury. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personifies
Verb
  • The Department of Defense then integrates it into the military and embodies its intelligence into lethal robots.
    Emelia S. Probasco, Foreign Affairs, 20 Aug. 2026
  • With its soft, satin-like sheen, this style embodies European quiet luxury, striking the perfect balance between understated elegance and effortless versatility.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Gunter, a 14-year client, expresses his happiness at seeing the store reopen after its move from Northlake Mall.
    Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Stewart, while offering advice on ownership challenges, expresses pride and excitement for Briscoe, noting their relationship will evolve from idol/driver to friendly competitors.
    Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Personifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personifies. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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