Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Cabello has personified Venezuela’s ruling socialist movement like few others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

And each has personified some now-obsolete idea of what it means to be an American, even if Fox is Canadian.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2023

Less attention has been paid to the forces that have abetted his rise and eroded Republican support for immigration — forces Miller has personified and advanced in a career unusually reflective of its times.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2019

Thus far, McAdoo has personified the adage, “there are head coaches and there are assistant coaches.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 21, 2017

The Igorot has personified the forces of nature.

From The Bontoc Igorot by Jenks, Albert Ernest