as in embodies
to represent in visible form
through her many good works she just personifies the spirit of charity
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Recent Examples of personifies
Perhaps no dish better personifies Old Florida like the salty, cheesy Cuban sandwich.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
His replacement, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, personifies another shift in the Iranian system’s center of gravity, away from political management and toward security-bureaucratic coordination.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
The award recognizes an individual in the entertainment world who personifies the industry’s dedication to humanitarian, cultural and charitable causes.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 May 2026
As Alamo’s right-hand man, Darrell Britt-Gibson portrays Bishop with a lurking, enigmatic energy that personifies danger and can put the fear of God into anyone who dares challenge his boss.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
And no one personifies that more than Hutson.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
That to me personifies this team right now – a bunch of guys who are selfless.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
White Wine Grape Glossary Grenache Blanc An ample, full-bodied white that along with Roussanne personifies the power and lusciousness of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and other Rhône white blends, but also the Spanish white Rioja.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
His replacement, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, personifies another shift in the Iranian system’s center of gravity, away from political management and toward security-bureaucratic coordination.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
The award recognizes an individual in the entertainment world who personifies the industry’s dedication to humanitarian, cultural and charitable causes.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 May 2026
As Alamo’s right-hand man, Darrell Britt-Gibson portrays Bishop with a lurking, enigmatic energy that personifies danger and can put the fear of God into anyone who dares challenge his boss.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
And no one personifies that more than Hutson.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
That to me personifies this team right now – a bunch of guys who are selfless.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
White Wine Grape Glossary Grenache Blanc An ample, full-bodied white that along with Roussanne personifies the power and lusciousness of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and other Rhône white blends, but also the Spanish white Rioja.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personifies
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Read below to find out who embodies your sun, moon or rising.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Land, after all, embodies the true luxury of being finite.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Victoria Frenner, who is a therapist, expresses skepticism about the book’s punchy tone.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Bryl has built a beauty career over the past four decades based on accuracy, discretion, and the belief that beauty, at its best, expresses presence rather than perfection.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Personifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personifies. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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