as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
she is the very incarnation of grace and tactfulness
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Recent Examples of incarnation
Demerzel’s loss reverberates through every incarnation of Day, according to Pace.
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Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Also, the Gorn look a little different in their Strange New Worlds incarnation.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
This is the new incarnation of an old refrain, once expressed as the claim that China simply copies everything.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo (1985) After what seemed like an interminable period where Scooby-Doo was saddled with his annoying nephew, Scrappy-Doo, viewers finally got a new incarnation of Scooby adventures in 1985.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Jp Mangalindan, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Also, the Gorn look a little different in their Strange New Worlds incarnation.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
This is the new incarnation of an old refrain, once expressed as the claim that China simply copies everything.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo (1985) After what seemed like an interminable period where Scooby-Doo was saddled with his annoying nephew, Scrappy-Doo, viewers finally got a new incarnation of Scooby adventures in 1985.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnation
Noun
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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
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The Rehabilitation A week after Manes’ departure, Johnson posted the image of himself posing with Bukele and their families in front of a Christmas tree.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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When police released images of the weapon, Robinson’s father texted his son, asking for a picture of the gun, according to the charging document.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Incarnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnation. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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