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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Framed as a love song to money — personified as a flirtatious, fickle, and sometimes cruel partner — Tiana’s new joint explores how financial security, desire, and personal history collide.
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 6 May 2025
Their strengths have never been better personified than in the goal that sank Manchester City 1-0 at the City Ground in March.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 May 2025
One game after being wadded up and tossed aside like a hot dog wrapper by a Timberwolves team that was just hungrier, the Lakers pushed and shoved and fought their way into personifying a must win.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Its complacency was personified by the Gandhi family, whose members dominated the Party but appeared diffident and out of touch.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 6 May 2025
Their strengths have never been better personified than in the goal that sank Manchester City 1-0 at the City Ground in March.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 May 2025
One game after being wadded up and tossed aside like a hot dog wrapper by a Timberwolves team that was just hungrier, the Lakers pushed and shoved and fought their way into personifying a must win.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Its complacency was personified by the Gandhi family, whose members dominated the Party but appeared diffident and out of touch.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personify
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Either way, the new pope embodies all the complexities of being an American, serving as an authentic ambassador of our history and culture.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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In moments that matter, leadership impact hinges on your ability to project clarity, embody authentic presence and forge genuine connection.—
Lynn Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Trump, for his part, has expressed admiration for Musk while also signaling the limits of their working relationship.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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“Personify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personify. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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