personify
verb
per·son·i·fy
pər-ˈsä-nə-ˌfī 
personified; personifying
1
: to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
2
: to be the embodiment or personification of : incarnate
a teacher who personified patience
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Examples of personify in a Sentence
The ancient Greeks personified the forces of nature as gods and goddesses.
Justice is personified as a woman with her eyes covered.
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Well-known for his wisecracks on The Voice, the singer certainly personifies the energetic and entertaining traits of the Air sign.
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Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
The jersey, and the playlist the player gains control of for a day, is his way of rewarding players who personify what the team’s looking for, and hopes to build the franchise on.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
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Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
The jersey, and the playlist the player gains control of for a day, is his way of rewarding players who personify what the team’s looking for, and hopes to build the franchise on.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
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personify
verb
per·son·i·fy
pər-ˈsän-ə-ˌfī
personified; personifying
1
: to think of or represent as a person
personify the forces of nature
2
: to be the perfect example of
she personified kindness
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