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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 Princess of Wales looks like sunshine personified.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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.
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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Underlying everything is the widespread recognition that the establishment order, personified by Biden and his predecessors, left many Americans behind.
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Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Dmitry’s con man partner, the oh-so-Russian called Vlad Popov, is excellently personified by the twinkly-eyed, merry Peyton Crim.
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Through her, Maddy personified a new kind of Latina baddie — one who defied constraints, and carried herself with a confidence that asked the rest of the world to meet her on her terms.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 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.
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Alex Zalben,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
The unavoidable comparison here is with Pelé, sporting excellence personified but also inscrutable, even a little remote.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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
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
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
Through her, Maddy personified a new kind of Latina baddie — one who defied constraints, and carried herself with a confidence that asked the rest of the world to meet her on her terms.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 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
The unavoidable comparison here is with Pelé, sporting excellence personified but also inscrutable, even a little remote.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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.
—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personified
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These firefighters embodied the courage, professionalism and selflessness that define the wildland fire service.
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These firefighters embodied the courage, professionalism, and selflessness that define the wildland fire service.
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Smita Sharma, who helped her mom study for the naturalization exam, expressed both excitement and disbelief.
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Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
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“Personified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personified. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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