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
The first episode, which Andy directed, features three special effects-heavy sequences of monstrous incarnations attacking children.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
That includes the number of incarnations of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, with a new version coming from director Guillermo del Toro.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
None of them, in their present incarnations, are partners for long-term peace.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
None of them, in their present incarnations, are partners for long-term peace.
—Thomas Friedman, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Of course, like many franchises (anime and otherwise) with different incarnations, there can be a bit of uncertainty about where — and when — to dive in.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
Harem or balloon pants seen in recent collections are a sophisticated evolution from their original bohemian incarnations, featuring cleaner lines, refined fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
Fans of the songs from the Tambourine album may be pleasantly surprised to hear them in their early acoustic incarnations on Time and Patience.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
That includes the number of incarnations of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, with a new version coming from director Guillermo del Toro.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
None of them, in their present incarnations, are partners for long-term peace.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
None of them, in their present incarnations, are partners for long-term peace.
—Thomas Friedman, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Of course, like many franchises (anime and otherwise) with different incarnations, there can be a bit of uncertainty about where — and when — to dive in.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
Harem or balloon pants seen in recent collections are a sophisticated evolution from their original bohemian incarnations, featuring cleaner lines, refined fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
Fans of the songs from the Tambourine album may be pleasantly surprised to hear them in their early acoustic incarnations on Time and Patience.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnations
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Given the disease’s wide range of trajectories and manifestations—from mild and manageable to severely disabling—some now regard it as a group of diseases, rather than a single one.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In an era of AI avatars and digital overload, something as simple as a handwritten note can feel like a relic of the past.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Her intervention comes amid concerns in the acting community about the creation of Norwood and how avatars like her could ultimately replace lower profile performers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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Father Thornton records the entire process as part of his work for the Vatican, which gets scarier by the minute; hands blaze with fire, children's voices sing in cellars, evil nuns run about, and flashlights reveal satanic images in the dark.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Although in-hand images of the upcoming releases have yet to surface, various renderings have been provided which offer a look at what the pairs may look like.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Incarnations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnations. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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