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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Even before its revival, the gritty area in the early-to-mid 2000s began hosting the Larimer Lounge, Meadowlark Lounge, The Walnut Room, Rhinoceropolis and Orange Cat DIY spaces, and other venues that laid the groundwork for its current incarnation.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
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
However, this latest incarnation has some sensational digital magic attached that has piqued our interest.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The podcast helped keep Eternally Yours alive through the various twists and turns that included an animation incarnation.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
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
However, this latest incarnation has some sensational digital magic attached that has piqued our interest.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The podcast helped keep Eternally Yours alive through the various twists and turns that included an animation incarnation.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnation
Noun
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Being bitten by Pirate Clark may have been a manifestation of Clark's deepest emotional wounds and desires — or maybe the monster just needed a meal.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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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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Eastern Ukraine — There is a whirr, a flurry of dust, a pause as the grainy image recalibrates, and then a devastating blast.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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This new image uses data from the Sentinel-3 mission to show in vibrant color just how extreme and far-reaching this heat has been.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Fans of Madix will also be thrilled to know that starting Friday, May 29, Peacock subscribers will have the option to choose Madix as their Peacock avatar on the streaming service.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Google’s own Gemini page says users can add an AI avatar to create content that looks and sounds like them, without uploading an image every time.—
Moin Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Incarnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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