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
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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Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s portrayal of Theo personified what was possible for young Black men growing up at a time when Black people were affected by the crack epidemic and when Black males were more often than not depicted as criminals.
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Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Sue Storm personifies the unlimited sacrifices that most mothers make for their children, without hesitation.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
Because personifying the inner critic creates distance.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The game featuring Chelsea v some USA team in a half-empty stadium was tedium personified with the sole exception of Neto, who seemed to be on a different planet.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Sue Storm personifies the unlimited sacrifices that most mothers make for their children, without hesitation.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
Because personifying the inner critic creates distance.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The game featuring Chelsea v some USA team in a half-empty stadium was tedium personified with the sole exception of Neto, who seemed to be on a different planet.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for personify
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“Personify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personify. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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