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incarnation

noun

ˌin-(ˌ)kär-ˈnā-shən

Definition of incarnation

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 Fans of the graphic novel series may notice the storyline is not exactly what’s in the 2015 novella — a choice that made sense for their screen incarnations, says Oseman. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026 The previous incarnation of District 20 has been historically geared to elect Democrats and African Americans. — Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026 Many Americans believe the country is, in its current incarnation, betraying its ideals. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 None of them had heard of the Village People, which still tours in its latest incarnation, with a Willis lookalike on lead vocals. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for incarnation

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The medals are a manifestation of a campaign that included far more good than bad.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
By focusing on changing immutable elements through mind power alone, the manifestation practices of Byrne and Nafousi—which promote aligning visualization with action—entered the world of magical thinking.

— Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026

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Last seen in Moon Knight (2022), where Marc and Steven believed they had been released from Khonshu, though the post-credit scene revealed Jake Lockley remained his avatar.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Since leaving the band the War on Drugs, in 2008, Vile has become a solo avatar for psychedelic guitar music, his rich catalogue easygoing and nonchalant, but also sprawling.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

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