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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
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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The Cane Ridge Revival would become an epochal moment in American religious history, one of the most visible manifestations of what historians would later refer to as the Second Great Awakening.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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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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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The six-week trial concluded in March after testimony from multiple accusers and presentation of evidence, including messages, images and videos from Høiby’s cellphone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 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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One of Pierce’s fondest memories was sitting next to Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney – flown in to cut the ribbon at that grand opening – as they were ferried to the riverboat on that first cruise, and listening to him reminisce about other icons, including Judy Garland.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three historical periods – Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia – following three incarnations of the same souls across a karmic cycle of love and possession.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 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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“Avatars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatars. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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