The phrase "be the image of" means to closely resemble or to be a perfect representation of something or someone. Some synonyms for this phrase could be "mirror", "reflect", "embody", "emulate", "reproduce", "duplicate", "mimic", "imitate" or "personify". These words can be used to describe a person who bears a striking resemblance to someone else, or an object or place that is an exact replica of its original. These synonyms can also be used in a figurative sense, to describe a person who embodies the ideals or qualities of a particular group or culture.