as in incarnation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a portrait of a mother and child that is regarded as the very manifestation of maternal love
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Recent Examples of manifestation
These things are — according to Torres’s theories — navy blue, and the threat of that color’s oppressive manifestations lurks in the show like an under-the-bed monster wearing a toupee and a bad suit.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Others, like Beal City superintendent Bill Chillman, believe that the text messages were an odd manifestation of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
But Trump’s legal action was only the most obvious manifestation of the all-guns-blazing approach the president had taken, with others in his orbit following his lead.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
On the automotive front, that character arc can be represented by the transition from the baronial elegance of the Bentley S2 Continental to the manifestation of rebellion found in the muscle cars from Motor City.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Others, like Beal City superintendent Bill Chillman, believe that the text messages were an odd manifestation of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
But Trump’s legal action was only the most obvious manifestation of the all-guns-blazing approach the president had taken, with others in his orbit following his lead.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
On the automotive front, that character arc can be represented by the transition from the baronial elegance of the Bentley S2 Continental to the manifestation of rebellion found in the muscle cars from Motor City.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestation
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Harem or balloon pants seen in recent collections are a sophisticated evolution from their original bohemian incarnations, featuring cleaner lines, refined fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, no one in metal was funnier, more in touch with his own bathos, more post–Spinal Tap, in a sense, than Ozzy, especially in his shambling-paterfamilias incarnation on MTV’s reality show The Osbournes.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Hey Alexa, create an image of traders popping champagne in the New York Stock Exchange.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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In images taken from the Israel-Gaza border on Tuesday, plumes of smoke could be seen rising above the city, which is the largest in the Gaza Strip.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bosses can do even more damage with a single attack and can also absorb a lot more damage than your poor avatar.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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This pivot marks a significant strategic realignment for QMMM, transitioning from its primary business in digital advertising, virtual avatars, and apparel technology into the unpredictable and rapidly changing crypto and AI sectors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Many of the night’s attendees also were keen to meet Dolores Huerta, the 95-year-old icon who is known for her work in both the labor and feminist movements.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Opendoor year-to-date stock chart.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bobby Hart, who along with Tommy Boyce, penned and produced some of the Monkees’ greatest hits not only made a vital contribution to the popular success of the Monkees, but even more importantly to the essence, the very spirit of the entire venture.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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The result is a collection that maintained the essence of IVY moda’s DNA while boldly stepping into new territory and appealing to a new generation of fashion fans.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That act of personification reframes the company as a living identity that employees can rally around rather than the owner herself.—
Dan Ringo,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The image of Uncle Sam as a personification of our nation and government is widespread and instantly recognizable.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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The references include a drop down with the abstract.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The fine jewelry collection debuts with two distinct expressions: one figural, the other abstract.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Share ownership and incorporation rules also vary from country to country.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the year, a furious Musk decamped from his incorporation in Delaware.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Manifestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifestation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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