as in to embody
to represent in visible form
through her many good works she just personifies the spirit of charity
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Recent Examples of personify
But the study warned of the dangers of personifying these AI tools and treating them as one would a human employees.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The younger generation, personified by Vénéranda’s spirited daughter, Tina (Kesia Kelly Nishimwe), and her boyfriend, a low-key photographer named Richard (Elvis Ngabo), has grown up without ethnic labels.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Known for its signature vibrant psychedelic prints, the designs are summer personified, enticing fans with fantasies of wearing them by the pool, Aperol spritz in hand.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Perhaps no dish better personifies Old Florida like the salty, cheesy Cuban sandwich.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The younger generation, personified by Vénéranda’s spirited daughter, Tina (Kesia Kelly Nishimwe), and her boyfriend, a low-key photographer named Richard (Elvis Ngabo), has grown up without ethnic labels.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Known for its signature vibrant psychedelic prints, the designs are summer personified, enticing fans with fantasies of wearing them by the pool, Aperol spritz in hand.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Perhaps no dish better personifies Old Florida like the salty, cheesy Cuban sandwich.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personify
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And as part of the Oberoi Group, Rajvilas embodies the brand’s reputation for quietly exceptional service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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These communities have, for centuries, evolved to embody the distinctly American capacity to embrace difference and foster opportunity for all—now and for the future.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
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After 10 days trapped in a cave with four others, the first man brought to safety expressed heartfelt gratitude to his rescuers and his family.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Other countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt also issued statements condemning the attacks and expressing support for Kuwait.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Treatments incorporate local ingredients like coconut, and the signature Sea of Life massage uses organic marine botanicals to enhance relaxation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Customers will be able to increase the accuracy of the reasoning model by incorporating their own data.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Personify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personify. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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