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 that day and that season personified a drastically changed dynamic around the Cubs.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Several students said Christian helped them in the classroom and in life, personifying how a person with a disability can thrive.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
Her favorite flower was a sunflower which personified her happy, strong and loyal qualities, the plaque adds.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
CTrOs personify the company's moral compass in an age of digital-first.
—Michelle Drolet, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Several students said Christian helped them in the classroom and in life, personifying how a person with a disability can thrive.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
Her favorite flower was a sunflower which personified her happy, strong and loyal qualities, the plaque adds.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
CTrOs personify the company's moral compass in an age of digital-first.
—Michelle Drolet, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personify
Verb
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Mothers and sons embody the full spectrum of human flaws.—
Sam Sussman
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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Featuring soaring ceilings, open floor plans, and industrial character, lofts embody a mix of history and contemporary features that appeal to a wide range of inhabitants.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The vote to approve Miran’s nomination passed 48-47, along party lines, with Democrats expressing concern about the appointment impacting the central bank’s independence.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Price Tracker updates automatically to incorporate the most recent data.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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In April 2024, Bill Nelson, the agency's chief at the time, announced NASA would overhaul the MSR strategy after incorporating new ideas proposed by agency research centers, academia and private industry.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Personify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personify. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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