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 result was a sleek white ruffled top, when worn with matching trousers felt both modern and refreshing while another floral skirt embodied a playful feminine energy that personified warm weather dressing. — Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 June 2026 Dmitry’s con man partner, the oh-so-Russian called Vlad Popov, is excellently personified by the twinkly-eyed, merry Peyton Crim. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026 Underlying everything is the widespread recognition that the establishment order, personified by Biden and his predecessors, left many Americans behind. — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 While staying faithful to the gothic tone and thrust of the story, the second book in the series once again turned the narrative in on itself by front-loading the perspective of chaos personified, Louis’ tortured and torturous lover, Lestat de Lioncourt. — Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for personify

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Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.

— RS Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026

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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 1 July 2026
The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

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The actors learned how to sail and how to row and the boat’s 26-man crew were dressed as extras and incorporated into the movie.

— Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Tennis and pickleball courts, a spa and wellness center where therapies incorporate local botanicals and traditional Hawaiian techniques, four pools (including an adults-only option), and direct beach access.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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