as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
he's the personification of kindness
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Recent Examples of personification
The 10-episode series follows Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), the personification of dreams and one of the seven Endless, is captured in an occult ritual in 1916.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
His words and tone are encouraging, and the Oilers’ investment in him is the personification of low rise.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Sabathia was the personification of intimidation and determination.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Later, Greek poets also identify her with Selene, the personification of the moon, likely because her brother Apollo was by then conflated with the sun god Helios.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
His words and tone are encouraging, and the Oilers’ investment in him is the personification of low rise.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Sabathia was the personification of intimidation and determination.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Later, Greek poets also identify her with Selene, the personification of the moon, likely because her brother Apollo was by then conflated with the sun god Helios.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personification
Noun
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The tilt of recent immigration toward higher skilled workers from Asia is another manifestation of this same pattern.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the truly painful manifestation of distaste for Musk has been entirely legal, as consumers have shunned his cars.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The movie went through multiple incarnations to finally land at the family-friendly version that De Luca and Abdy ultimately pushed through.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Superman trailer reveals first look at Lex Luthor, Guy Gardner, Krypto, and more iconic DC characters David, Rachel, and Nick — there have been a lot of incarnations of these characters over the years.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Personification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personification. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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