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
Becoming App State’s head coach Shawn was the Yosef statue on Boone’s River Street personified.
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Ethan Joyce, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Her leadership approach offers small business owners a clear model for how personifying a company strengthens teams, builds resilience, and ensures longevity beyond the founder.
—Dan Ringo, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This is not to suggest that Matsura was Coyote personified; rather, that Matsura’s persona and perspective manifested trickster qualities inscribed in and expressed through his photography.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Just like in the show, blistering choreography that defies every law of physics known to man pits slayer and demon against each other with artistic flourishes personified by elements of the natural world.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
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Ethan Joyce, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Her leadership approach offers small business owners a clear model for how personifying a company strengthens teams, builds resilience, and ensures longevity beyond the founder.
—Dan Ringo, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This is not to suggest that Matsura was Coyote personified; rather, that Matsura’s persona and perspective manifested trickster qualities inscribed in and expressed through his photography.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Just like in the show, blistering choreography that defies every law of physics known to man pits slayer and demon against each other with artistic flourishes personified by elements of the natural world.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
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After a 15-year absence, the Virginia duo delivered a masterclass buoyed by Pharrell production that embodied their classic sound for a new era.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Santa Maria Novella fragrances embody an ethereal, minimalist luxury where every note feels intentional, and that same refined simplicity carries through to their classic candles.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The rapper also expressed frustration towards those who criticized her appearance at a rally Kamala Harris hosted in Milwaukee ahead of the 2024 election, stating that the wrong parts of her speech went viral.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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Prior to his death at 89, Jennifer said her dad was able to express his pride in her.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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In 2001, under Paul Harvey’s creative direction, denim got a dedicated branding, while it was most recently incorporated in seasonal collections.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The bridge incorporates five viewing platforms fused with a curved structure, so pedestrians can pause and enjoy the scenic and panoramic view of the Singapore skyline.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Personify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personify. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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