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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Now, Ternus is tasked with embodying that same philosophy in charting the company’s next era.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sure, there’s an air of elegance that pervades with guests often embodying that quiet luxury vibe, but that doesn’t spoil the authenticity of the resort, which is a destination for those seeking a blend of sun, sand and sophistication—no matter what designer label your shoes happen to be.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Beltran said expressing those emotions can bring people together.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This includes Tallent, who looked in the mirror and smiled with tears in her eyes, expressing her gratitude.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Damas says a printed scarf is one style hack worth incorporating this season.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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But this new term elevates it, incorporating an aesthetic and lifestyle into the overall vibe.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Personifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personifying. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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