personifying

present participle of personify

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Recent Examples of personifying But the study warned of the dangers of personifying these AI tools and treating them as one would a human employees. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026 In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system. Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026 Because Connor and Hudson are personifying these beloved characters, the fans also get attached to seeing them as their characters. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026 By personifying the ball as a sidekick, children are invited to practice ball control while also developing empathy and responsibility. Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personifying
Verb
  • Building such a culture begins with leadership embodying the company's mission, vision, and values, like the ASPIRE framework.
    Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Torch Song by Alison Saar was inspired by the Statue of Liberty but given a more Chicago flair by embodying the spirit of the city's blues heritage.
    Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif released a statement expressing sympathy with the families of the five crew members, and directed the government to deploy all available resources for the search effort.
    Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • By expressing behavior through concrete, executable examples, acceptance tests allow the system to evolve while keeping its meaning and intent stable.
    Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • The event targets potential equity funders and will include a pre-event dinner, an art installation incorporating physical pieces from the film, and the launch of the film’s original soundtrack.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026

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