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
The hologram hails from Proto Hologram, the company that recently helped launch an interactive mirror from The Conjuring in 47 malls, as well as Hyperreal, a company known for creating realistic avatars.
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
The new figurehead will take the shape of an avatar penguin, a nod to Japanese people’s love for animals, Okumura said.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
One performer even did a backflip, which was captured through the avatar.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Bosses can do even more damage with a single attack and can also absorb a lot more damage than your poor avatar.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
The new figurehead will take the shape of an avatar penguin, a nod to Japanese people’s love for animals, Okumura said.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
One performer even did a backflip, which was captured through the avatar.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Bosses can do even more damage with a single attack and can also absorb a lot more damage than your poor avatar.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatar
Noun
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But receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame hadn’t even crossed her mind, let alone make it onto any of her manifestation boards.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The tort claim asked for at least $300,000 in damages on behalf of the woman, who’s suffering from nausea, anxiety and sleeplessness as physical manifestations of emotional distress, Gordon wrote in the claim.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The images could look livelier this season.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The initiative, which aims to strengthen the country’s image abroad and attract foreign industry by promoting the Brazilian film industry, is the result of a Technical and Financial Cooperation Agreement between the two organizations.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s no question that this history, alongside other gems about Birkin revealed by Meltzer, has made the woman in question, who died on July 16, 2023, more than worthy of icon status.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Produced by Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson) and David Mescon (Dasha, Megan Moroney, the album’s latticework of fiddle, steel guitar and acoustic guitar nods to the influence of ‘90s and 2000s female country icons such as Shania Twain and Martina McBride.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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The movie follows the Shakers’ irrepressible leader — who espoused gender and social equality while believing herself to be the female incarnation of Christ.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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In its original incarnation, the group stood in opposition to the House Un-American Activities Committee’s Joseph McCarthy-era interrogations of Hollywood figures suspected of communist sympathies.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Avatar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatar. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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