as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
our genial hosts, avatars of Southern hospitality
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Recent Examples of avatar
In an era of AI avatars and digital overload, something as simple as a handwritten note can feel like a relic of the past.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
But this avatar, thankfully, doesn’t possess a Panglossian outlook on the future’s promises.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Her intervention comes amid concerns in the acting community about the creation of Norwood and how avatars like her could ultimately replace lower profile performers.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
As if the people were a chorus of the voiceless, and she their avatar.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
But this avatar, thankfully, doesn’t possess a Panglossian outlook on the future’s promises.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Her intervention comes amid concerns in the acting community about the creation of Norwood and how avatars like her could ultimately replace lower profile performers.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
As if the people were a chorus of the voiceless, and she their avatar.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatar
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Consciously choosing the design of this polish, applying it calmly, and visualizing your wishes for the new year transforms the manicure into an act of self-care and manifestation.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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In the Eastern rites of the Catholic Church, Theophany, which the holiday is often called in Eastern countries, celebrates the manifestation of Jesus’ divinity in addition to his baptism, according to The Catholic Witness.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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The images revealed both the mass and an affected lymph node, confirming the presence of cancer cells.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Creates reminders, clicks hands-free images Cai sees the robot as a bridge for the modern family.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Marking its 43rd edition, the Northern Italian festival will gather a constellation of screen icons, paying additional tribute to Daniel Brühl, Claude Lelouch, Vincent Lindon, Vanessa Redgrave, Stefania Sandrelli, Sergio Castellitto and Aleksandr Sokurov.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The couple was spotted seated in the front row behind home plate, ahead of baseball icon Sandy Koufax.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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So the Huskies in 2026 could be an East Coast incarnation of the Rockets.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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Press clippings from the earlier incarnation of what was United Press International Wire Service in 1983 describe as many as 10,000 cars crowding the surrounding roads and intersections with onlookers eager to gander at the amazing displays and décor.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Avatar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatar. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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