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a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
our genial hosts, avatars of Southern hospitality
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Recent Examples of avatars
Silently, Ed Gein — whose on-screen avatars have haunted American pop culture since his pattern of murder and grave-robbing became public in 1957 — does chores on the family farm.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
That means investing in technology—ABBA pulled in $2 million a week from a concert that featured their avatars—and the right partner.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
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.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
The 100 were chosen from the initial online application stage and participated in the second round in person for a chance to be selected for the company’s virtual K-pop group – avatars powered by select performers' voices, movements, and personalities.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Show 25, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, took a more conservative approach to integrating college IP this year, adding eight schools that players can send their avatars to, including LSU, Texas and UCLA.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
And Russian billionaire Dmitry Itskov founded the 2045 Initiative, a life-extension project that envisions uploading human consciousness into computer avatars.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 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
But perseverance stories involve moments in which things might not work out, whereas individualism books are less likely to feature their characters, avatars for their illustrious creators, messing up.
—Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
That means investing in technology—ABBA pulled in $2 million a week from a concert that featured their avatars—and the right partner.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
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.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
The 100 were chosen from the initial online application stage and participated in the second round in person for a chance to be selected for the company’s virtual K-pop group – avatars powered by select performers' voices, movements, and personalities.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Show 25, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, took a more conservative approach to integrating college IP this year, adding eight schools that players can send their avatars to, including LSU, Texas and UCLA.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
And Russian billionaire Dmitry Itskov founded the 2045 Initiative, a life-extension project that envisions uploading human consciousness into computer avatars.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 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
But perseverance stories involve moments in which things might not work out, whereas individualism books are less likely to feature their characters, avatars for their illustrious creators, messing up.
—Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatars
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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
Noun
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Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the breast and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnets to make detailed images, often used for high-risk patients.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, along with the official documents, Israel uncovered images of the activist with Birawi.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 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 Netflix series is based on the Danish format Det Sidste Ord (The Last Word), which offers final interviews where major cultural icons, whether from the world of the arts, sports, politics or elsewhere, can look back on their lives with only someone posing questions in front of them.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 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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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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“Avatars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatars. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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