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
The platform allows users to create and distribute games for others to play, lets users design customizable avatars, and includes interactive and chatroom components where users can contact one another.
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 27 May 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
Game avatars for photographer/author/director Gordon Parks and track coach Henry Combs stand at the front of the classroom.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
When two teens who connect as avatars in a virtual world are forced into a remote wilderness therapy program, their digital escape collides with reality.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The character avatars are confirmed for eight Star Fox characters, including Fox McCloud, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi, and Slippy Toad, and the game trailer suggests there may be even more to unlock.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
Related Stories Powered by Genies’ AI tools, creators can work directly with the company and the platform to customize the avatars to uniquely reflect their artistic style and personality.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 27 May 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
Game avatars for photographer/author/director Gordon Parks and track coach Henry Combs stand at the front of the classroom.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
When two teens who connect as avatars in a virtual world are forced into a remote wilderness therapy program, their digital escape collides with reality.
—Staff Report, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The character avatars are confirmed for eight Star Fox characters, including Fox McCloud, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi, and Slippy Toad, and the game trailer suggests there may be even more to unlock.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
Related Stories Powered by Genies’ AI tools, creators can work directly with the company and the platform to customize the avatars to uniquely reflect their artistic style and personality.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Apr. 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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Müller joins their ranks with these affectionate images.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Disney’s social media accounts did some further rib-nudging over the weekend with tweets paraphrasing Swift lyrics as captions for the billboard images, some of which featured the character Jessie.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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This year, the 25th installment that runs June 3-14 throughout New York City, boasts a tremendous music slate with icons including Madonna, Earth, Wind & Fire and Peter Frampton premiering music films.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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For Authentic, icons like Monroe, Presley and Ali are IP unicorns – the kind of celebrities that transcend borders and generations.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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