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
Their gaudy getups are the manifestations of what children imagine fancy adults wear (and the Gemstone siblings are exceptionally juvenile).
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Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
The manifestations of this include music and literature – witness the boom in publishing in the Ukrainian language.
—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
In fact, power does fade—and so do its physical manifestations, victims to water, wind, and looters.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Her viral TikTok video not only captured a hopeful moment but, in a way, served as a manifestation of sorts.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
The manifestations of this include music and literature – witness the boom in publishing in the Ukrainian language.
—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
In fact, power does fade—and so do its physical manifestations, victims to water, wind, and looters.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Her viral TikTok video not only captured a hopeful moment but, in a way, served as a manifestation of sorts.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestation
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The game’s developers note that each character will have their own unique playstyle that offers variety to gamers who are previously familiar with the series from its earlier incarnations.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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Disaster struck in 1895 when fire consumed much of the estate, yet from these ashes rose perhaps its most defining incarnation.—
Paul Jebara,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Micromanagement isn’t always the classic image of a controlling boss hovering nearby.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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That potentially gives him the opportunity to shape the country’s politics in his and his party’s image in a way no leader has since the Liberals’ John Howard in the late 1990s and early 2000s.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Employees who feel uncomfortable on camera might feel more confident sending an avatar.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Yet even as Bix seems to be an avatar for all the suffering and trauma the Star Wars galaxy has to offer, Arjona is adamant that her character is not a victim.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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The Empire is full of bickering bureaucrats, which is fun to watch though bad for getting the Death Star done in a timely manner, and Darth Vader power walks into scenes that both undermine his icon status yet also cement it.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Women's lacrosse icon Charlotte North had a very specific routine during her career.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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In essence, sunlight collected with Psyche's large solar arrays gets converted into electricity, which then powers up the spacecraft's four thrusters.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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In essence, different threads coming together to create something meaningful and strong.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In Greek mythology, Kairos is the personification of opportunity or a decisive moment.—
Fiona Tapp,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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That dream match is the perfect personification of a battle of two different eras.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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At this week's conference, the company presented 18 abstracts highlighting its Guardant Infinity platform, which integrates blood and tissue testing to provide a comprehensive view of a patient's cancer.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Four hundred participants with doctoral degrees were assigned to read the same research abstract.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This will be the county’s first incorporation since the 1990s.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Feedback incorporation creates consensus standards.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Manifestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifestation. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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