personifying

verb

present participle of personify
as in embodying
to represent in visible form through her many good works she just personifies the spirit of charity

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Recent Examples of personifying But the study warned of the dangers of personifying these AI tools and treating them as one would a human employees. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026 In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system. — Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026 Because Connor and Hudson are personifying these beloved characters, the fans also get attached to seeing them as their characters. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026 By personifying the ball as a sidekick, children are invited to practice ball control while also developing empathy and responsibility. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025 Her leadership approach offers small business owners a clear model for how personifying a company strengthens teams, builds resilience, and ensures longevity beyond the founder. — Dan Ringo, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Several students said Christian helped them in the classroom and in life, personifying how a person with a disability can thrive. — Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personifying
  1. embodying
  2. expressing
  3. incorporating
Verb
  • In the age of driving, cars have been our homes and our exoskeletons, fortresslike rooms of one’s own, embodying an intoxicating combination of danger and safety.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The home of the witches led by Supreme Cordelia Goode (Sarah Paulson) contrasts the devil’s penthouse with its reappearance, according to production designer Anu Schwartz, its opalescent interiors embodying the bright magic of the matriarchal coven.
    — Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of embodying
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  • This is an amazing opportunity to put myself back out there, challenge myself and show how important dance is for expressing yourself.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • High schoolers are expressing broad grievances over schools that are under-resourced, with dilapidated facilities and insufficient staff, notably in lower-income neighborhoods.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressing
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  • For the right project, incorporating EB-5 alongside appropriate oversight, experienced professionals and strong compliance procedures could help developers navigate a challenging financing environment and move projects toward completion.
    — Jill Jones, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This includes selecting suitable cutting tools, refining machining procedures, and incorporating robotic arms into assembly tasks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of incorporating

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“Personifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personifying. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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