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Incarnate

usgb/ɪnˈkɑːrnət/Volume
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Figurative Use

Often used metaphorically to stress a quality someone strongly represents.

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In her tireless charity work, she was kindness incarnate.
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Abstract Qualities

Used to give a physical dimension to abstract qualities or concepts.

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Fear incarnate gripped the audience during the horror film.
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Anthropomorphism

Can describe attributes usually non-human, as if they were human.

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The robot was technology incarnate, impressing everyone with its abilities.
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