personifies

present tense third-person singular of personify

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Verb
  • The Competition’s inaugural trophy, designed by Palme d’Or winner Apichatpong Weerasethakul, embodies the festival’s new philosophy.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Named for French tennis legend Suzanne Lenglen, who revolutionized women’s sportswear in the 1920s, the Lenglen bag embodies the brand’s balance of legacy and modernity.
    Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And yet when an athlete expresses that same sentiment, nobody bats an eyelash.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The conversation gets heated as Vince expresses regret for putting Lauren up in the first place.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Personifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personifies. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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