externalizations

noun

plural of externalization
as in manifestations
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality) bizarre paintings that are the externalization of a very troubled psyche

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  1. manifestations
  2. images
  3. incarnations
Noun
  • Although there is no moral equivalence between the two, both are manifestations of the same problem.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The manifestations go beyond the growing equity control of businesses.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of manifestations
Noun
  • As a part of its investigation, the department has released those images from surveillance footage.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Watch another teaser, get more information, and see some still images from the series below.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of images
Noun
  • Television has its own example in Doctor Who, where generations of viewers have embraced different actors as the Doctor without abandoning earlier incarnations.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Put all that together and this city has good reason to embrace a festival that, after 20 incarnations in Sweet Home Chicago, deserves to be seen as part of our summer furniture.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of incarnations
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