as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
she is the very incarnation of grace and tactfulness
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Recent Examples of incarnation
Atlanta doesn’t have a true point guard at the moment in its post-Trae Young incarnation, and the second units in particular could look disorganized.
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The Athletic Nba Staff,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Years ago, Ridley Scott was circling a big-screen version, but that incarnation never made it into production.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
In the 2000s, the museum began converting a historic roundhouse that was once used as a horse stable into its current incarnation as an event and exhibition space.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The original incarnation of The Muppet Show lasted five seasons and 120 episodes, from 1976 to 1981, and in that time some of the biggest names in show-business lined up to take the stage alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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The Athletic Nba Staff,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Years ago, Ridley Scott was circling a big-screen version, but that incarnation never made it into production.
—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
In the 2000s, the museum began converting a historic roundhouse that was once used as a horse stable into its current incarnation as an event and exhibition space.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The original incarnation of The Muppet Show lasted five seasons and 120 episodes, from 1976 to 1981, and in that time some of the biggest names in show-business lined up to take the stage alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnation
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And Zach, talk about manifestation.
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Dorough, who performs with Richardson, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell hopes that the manifestation comes true.
Noun
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Cops released an image of him aboard the bus wearing a white hoodie and are asking the public’s help tracking him down.
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Some satellite images even show evidence of fire damage, consistent with reports of firefighters supporting the emergency response.
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An avatar can help deliver consistent messages at scale, allowing leaders to communicate more frequently while preserving time for responsibilities that require direct involvement.
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The avatar on Bonsu Baah’s Instagram page is a photograph of his mother, whose sudden death four years ago triggered a change in his thinking.
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“Incarnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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