as in embodied
to represent in visible form
through her many good works she just personifies the spirit of charity
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Recent Examples of personified
The younger generation, personified by Vénéranda’s spirited daughter, Tina (Kesia Kelly Nishimwe), and her boyfriend, a low-key photographer named Richard (Elvis Ngabo), has grown up without ethnic labels.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Known for its signature vibrant psychedelic prints, the designs are summer personified, enticing fans with fantasies of wearing them by the pool, Aperol spritz in hand.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The team’s grit is personified by senior catcher Josh Midanek, who has been behind the plate in every game since the 2025 season opener.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Brad Marchand, in so many ways, personified the Florida Panthers this season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Meester is pure unhinged mean girl personified as the Kaylinn of Gloria’s imagination, contextualizing every Insta post in the most outrageous extremities that only hurts her own sense of self.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Shakespeare in Love actress Gwyneth Paltrow personified the minimalism of the ‘90s with this bubblegum pink taffeta Ralph Lauren evening dress.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
In a cartoon about rival shipping lines, published on March 13, 1852, Bellew presented John Bull—England personified—versus Uncle Sam, his hands pocketed in his striped trousers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
European leaders see a 21st century where America, personified by its president, has taken a different route away from the post-war settlement.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Known for its signature vibrant psychedelic prints, the designs are summer personified, enticing fans with fantasies of wearing them by the pool, Aperol spritz in hand.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The team’s grit is personified by senior catcher Josh Midanek, who has been behind the plate in every game since the 2025 season opener.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Brad Marchand, in so many ways, personified the Florida Panthers this season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Meester is pure unhinged mean girl personified as the Kaylinn of Gloria’s imagination, contextualizing every Insta post in the most outrageous extremities that only hurts her own sense of self.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Shakespeare in Love actress Gwyneth Paltrow personified the minimalism of the ‘90s with this bubblegum pink taffeta Ralph Lauren evening dress.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
In a cartoon about rival shipping lines, published on March 13, 1852, Bellew presented John Bull—England personified—versus Uncle Sam, his hands pocketed in his striped trousers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
European leaders see a 21st century where America, personified by its president, has taken a different route away from the post-war settlement.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personified
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The government will also collaborate with AI robotics companies such as Slamtec, Unitree and QuikBot to trial embodied AI use cases through a new Center for Intelligent Robotics.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The three men's actions, Alexander said, embodied the virtues of Islamic community in San Diego.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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During his testimony, Altman was asked about a number of people who have expressed concerns with his behavior over the years, including Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei, a former OpenAI employee.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Many of them came from north Denver, where neighbors have expressed frustration about a CoreSite data center there.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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“Personified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personified. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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