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personification

[per-son-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / pərˌsɒn ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
human characteristics
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Kelly is well-known among team-mates for being the personification of the modern Lionesses.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

The best personification of this reality is Sen. Padilla.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

She said, “Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying, ‘A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on.’

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2024

When the personification of Mandrex asks her why she’s allowing him to make a film about the end of her life, Maria tells him that she wants an aria as part of her third act.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024

He’s the personification of a preschool dance recital.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli




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