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
But the study warned of the dangers of personifying these AI tools and treating them as one would a human employees.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Aug. 2025
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
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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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.
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Green said data centers could be a hot topic in upcoming elections, as Americans on both sides of the aisle are expressing valid concerns.
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South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.
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Gasparovic falls into the anti-accent wall camp and believes that incorporating one negatively affects the look of a room.
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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.
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“Personifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personifying. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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