as in embodying
to represent in visible form
through her many good works she just personifies the spirit of charity
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Recent Examples of personifying
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.
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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
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
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The central performances are strong, with Brown perfectly embodying a sinister, otherworldly image of masculinity run amok.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Bolton has walked 12 batters in 13 ⅔ innings this season, embodying the Houston pitching staff’s walk issues.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
10 May 2026
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Nobody was more dependable in expressing formal gratitude than my mother.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Trump has gone back and forth over whether the war will end, at times expressing optimism and at other times saying Russia and Ukraine should be left to fight it out to the bitter end.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Google has begun incorporating AI usage into performance reviews for software engineers, though managers have discretion over how it is measured, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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“Personifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personifying. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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