personifies

VERB

represent some other being, character

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act out embody epitomize exemplify illustrate incarnate manifest symbolize typify

STRONG

contain copy express exteriorize externalize humanize image imitate impersonate materialize mirror objectify substantiate

WEAK

body forth emblematize hominify live as make human personize

Antonyms

STRONGEST

obscure

STRONG

be original differ oppose reverse

Example Sentences

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A good story requires characters, and Mr. Kukushkin personifies atoms, chemicals, even entire biological kingdoms, using whimsical drama to illustrate fundamental principles of biochemistry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

In his maqāma, Ibn al-Wardi personifies the plague as a mischievous wanderer who brings death to one region after another over a 15-year journey.

From Science Daily • Nov. 11, 2025

“The shadow personifies everything that the subject refuses to acknowledge about himself,” Jung wrote.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2025

I ask her what it best personifies about L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024

The huge bearded man, who in grotesque attire personifies Little John, can be recognised as the ex-footpad Gregory Garth.

From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne