as in manifestations
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 incarnations
But the rest of Rudy, the elements that really define him across his two original incarnations, are largely stripped away in the latest version, which prefers to swim in broad strokes.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
While Clueless is a Paramount movie title, CBS Studios had been working on cracking the IP for TV over the past seven years or so, going through multiple incarnations.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
This storyline captures the family dynamics and Highland traditions that shaped Jamie’s worldview, featuring familiar faces like Colum MacKenzie, Dougal MacKenzie, Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, and Lord Lovat in their younger incarnations.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2025
At least Judge, Daniels, and Paterson left the character’s distinctively androgynous voice (provided by Pamela Adlon in both incarnations of a show that has weathered the untimely deaths of too many original voice actors) intact.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Part of it was spent in various incarnations of the Jets’ fourth line, where David Gustafsson performed better than Barron did on faceoffs.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Both incarnations are medium-sized humanoids displaying big heads and uncanny paranormal powers.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Nelson’s latest presents an equally intellectual history of funk music, from its West African, soul, and jazz roots to its later incarnations in disco, new wave, and hip-hop.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
The Grays resigned from their day-to-day roles in 2005, and the brand has operated in several incarnations since, the most recent under Lanvin Group.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
While Clueless is a Paramount movie title, CBS Studios had been working on cracking the IP for TV over the past seven years or so, going through multiple incarnations.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
This storyline captures the family dynamics and Highland traditions that shaped Jamie’s worldview, featuring familiar faces like Colum MacKenzie, Dougal MacKenzie, Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser, and Lord Lovat in their younger incarnations.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2025
At least Judge, Daniels, and Paterson left the character’s distinctively androgynous voice (provided by Pamela Adlon in both incarnations of a show that has weathered the untimely deaths of too many original voice actors) intact.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Part of it was spent in various incarnations of the Jets’ fourth line, where David Gustafsson performed better than Barron did on faceoffs.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Both incarnations are medium-sized humanoids displaying big heads and uncanny paranormal powers.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Nelson’s latest presents an equally intellectual history of funk music, from its West African, soul, and jazz roots to its later incarnations in disco, new wave, and hip-hop.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
The Grays resigned from their day-to-day roles in 2005, and the brand has operated in several incarnations since, the most recent under Lanvin Group.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnations
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Cue the predictable spooky mayhem as everyone battles a series of evil manifestations, including dolls, that by now feel all too familiar in their jump scares.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Spiritual practices, such as affirmations and manifestations, are commonly incorporated into wellness influencer’s approach to achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Show 25, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, took a more conservative approach to integrating college IP this year, adding eight schools that players can send their avatars to, including LSU, Texas and UCLA.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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And Russian billionaire Dmitry Itskov founded the 2045 Initiative, a life-extension project that envisions uploading human consciousness into computer avatars.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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The main hall in the exhibit features hundreds of images of Native Americans used in popular culture or advertising.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Associated PressThe folders included hundreds of images of court documents dating back years, along with video clips that appeared to show police body camera footage from searches and interviews conducted with victims.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Incarnations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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