as in manifestations
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
our genial hosts, avatars of Southern hospitality
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Recent Examples of avatars
Part of the faceless creator economy includes AI influencers and avatars, who have emerged as critical tools for marketers.
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Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of artistic brilliance, even when its avatars may be difficult or messy.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The band retired from touring in 2023 and will now find infinite life as digital avatars, proving that their spirit of rock and roll will never fully die, regardless of whether some critics would’ve liked to have seen such a fate.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Then sanding, priming, spraying back at my own shop to create numerous avatars of her including a male trixter hero version named the ‘Frozen Charlatan’ who is the chrome metallic alter ego.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 June 2026
There are avatars, including one of Arulampalam.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
On Tuesday, Google announced Gemini Omni, a new AI model that people can use to generate realistic avatars of themselves.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
The genre at large, especially in its broadcast form, failed pretty spectacularly to make its three-ring circus of topical comedy, celebrity kibitzing, and live music thrive under ringmasters who weren’t white, male, middle-aged avatars of our societal default.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
Treating team members as complex humans first, rather than just digital avatars on a screen, builds the deep trust required for sustainable growth.
—Bylaurie Shakur, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of artistic brilliance, even when its avatars may be difficult or messy.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The band retired from touring in 2023 and will now find infinite life as digital avatars, proving that their spirit of rock and roll will never fully die, regardless of whether some critics would’ve liked to have seen such a fate.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Then sanding, priming, spraying back at my own shop to create numerous avatars of her including a male trixter hero version named the ‘Frozen Charlatan’ who is the chrome metallic alter ego.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 June 2026
There are avatars, including one of Arulampalam.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
On Tuesday, Google announced Gemini Omni, a new AI model that people can use to generate realistic avatars of themselves.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
The genre at large, especially in its broadcast form, failed pretty spectacularly to make its three-ring circus of topical comedy, celebrity kibitzing, and live music thrive under ringmasters who weren’t white, male, middle-aged avatars of our societal default.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
Treating team members as complex humans first, rather than just digital avatars on a screen, builds the deep trust required for sustainable growth.
—Bylaurie Shakur, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatars
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Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Murphy won't say, for fear of sharing her manifestations.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Users on a laptop will be able to ask Siri about images and text on the screen.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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In the gallery of images, Brittany and Patrick, both 30, can be seen smiling next to Sterling and their two youngest children, son Bronze, 3, and daughter Golden, 1.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Finally, toolbars are becoming more consistent, and the distracting icons in drop-down menus are quietly disappearing.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Such renowned cultural icons such as rappers Flo Rida and Rick Ross call the neighborhood their home.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The game seamlessly strings together disparate incarnations of Batman into a cohesive experience that feels surprisingly fresh.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Featuring Steven Bernstein on brass, Kenny Wollesen on drums and percussion, Douglas Wieselman on winds and guitar, Briggan Krauss on saxophone and guitar, and Tony Scherr on bass, these arrangements are more muscular and robust than many of their original incarnations.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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“Avatars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatars. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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