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
Mark Cuban, our avatar for this purpose, already came out publicly as Team Ballmer.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The North Carolina native with ample biceps and hair spiked with gel is an avatar of the Trump era, once scorned for his tactics, now praised because of them.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The result is eerie, with the avatars discussing topics ranging from the future of the working class to the fate of democracy, with chilly indifference.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
The doctors can't help, and uploading him into another digital avatar is too risky after all he's been through.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The North Carolina native with ample biceps and hair spiked with gel is an avatar of the Trump era, once scorned for his tactics, now praised because of them.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The result is eerie, with the avatars discussing topics ranging from the future of the working class to the fate of democracy, with chilly indifference.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
The doctors can't help, and uploading him into another digital avatar is too risky after all he's been through.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatar
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Camping, in all its modern manifestations, has become an increasingly popular and affordable go-to strategy for families eager to get outside and enjoy meaningful time together.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The science around this condition continues to evolve, and the physical and mental manifestations of CTE remain under study.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Rehabilitation A week after Manes’ departure, Johnson posted the image of himself posing with Bukele and their families in front of a Christmas tree.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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When police released images of the weapon, Robinson’s father texted his son, asking for a picture of the gun, according to the charging document.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Directed, produced and co-written by Anselm Chan, the film stars Cantonese comedy icons Dayo Wong and Michael Hui, alongside Michelle Wai and Chu Pak Hong.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Enter the details in the search bar or scan the pill bottle with your iPhone's camera by clicking the camera icon next to the search bar.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Of course, like many franchises (anime and otherwise) with different incarnations, there can be a bit of uncertainty about where — and when — to dive in.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Pepperoni’s Pizza The current incarnation of Sgt.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Avatar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatar. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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