Thesaurus results for PERSONIFY

personify

verb

pər-ˈsä-nə-ˌfī

Definition of personify

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 The abject terror of reproduction was personified by Lamashtu, demoness of the night, drinker of blood, eater of flesh, slayer of children, untimely opener of wombs, ravager of women. — Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Even though Miami’s inside linebacker spot had been decimated by injuries, and the overall roster lacks playmakers (which Dodson was), and experience (43 NFL starts), that decision personifies what this season will be about. — Omar Kelly august 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 These are the burgers, soups, sandwiches, pastries and more that best personify the region’s delicious, diverse dining scene. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 With a soothing neutral color palette and elegant touches like custom cathedral ceilings, the house personifies modern luxury. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personify

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Much like Olivia Colman for Miu Miu’s spring 2027 show, Lyonne embodied the brand’s spirit, clad in the designer’s pieces from head to heel.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
But the cold, analytical qualities typical of both science and documentary film give way to something tender and embodied in Johnson’s hands.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of embody

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With artificial intelligence permeating nearly every aspect of life, therapists are seeing more people expressing anxiety about the technology.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 6 Oct. 2026
In this Year 1 of a rebuild, Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley continues to express a combination of disappointment and encouragement in his postgame press conferences.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of express

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Chefs incorporate local cedar and sustainable resources like coconut husks to create coal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s AI Risk Management Framework is intended to improve organizations’ ability to incorporate trustworthiness considerations into the design, development, use and evaluation of AI systems.

— Tara Youngblood, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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