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
The current incarnation, Vintage Curated by RRL, is available in 12 Ralph Lauren stores and has had an online presence since 2021.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
The Arena is Princess’ newest incarnation of the typical cruise ship theater space, where up to 900 passengers can watch the twice-nightly show performed on a revolving stage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
In its modern incarnation, it has mainly been used to punish misconduct by junior and mid-ranking public officials, with police and prison officers accounting for 92% of convictions between 2014 and 2024, according to the Institute For Government.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 25 Feb. 2026
The direction of the group was very different in its pre-Maines incarnation, focusing on bluegrass, retro-country and a cowgirl image.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
The Arena is Princess’ newest incarnation of the typical cruise ship theater space, where up to 900 passengers can watch the twice-nightly show performed on a revolving stage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
In its modern incarnation, it has mainly been used to punish misconduct by junior and mid-ranking public officials, with police and prison officers accounting for 92% of convictions between 2014 and 2024, according to the Institute For Government.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 25 Feb. 2026
The direction of the group was very different in its pre-Maines incarnation, focusing on bluegrass, retro-country and a cowgirl image.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnation
Noun
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The vocal and physical manifestations of the characters must become second nature.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Thao Nguyen Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, saying his appointment is the manifestation of Iran's will to strengthen national unity.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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The machine scanned the skull using bright, nondestructive X-rays, generating over 9,000 high-resolution images and terabytes of data.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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An investigation by the Bakersfield Police Department also led to separate charges citing Mays for possession of more than 600 images of youth or child pornography and distribution of obscene matter involving someone younger than 18.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ultimately, many of these books’ characters are portrayed as avatars of resentment and disaffection, men who seem to fall prey to the rigid vision of masculinity dispensed by real-life adherents to the manosphere.—
Eric Magnuson,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Friedmann talked compulsively about one of his avatars, a thief rogue.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Incarnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnation. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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