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
Fans of the songs from the Tambourine album may be pleasantly surprised to hear them in their early acoustic incarnations on Time and Patience.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnations
Noun
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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
Noun
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This pivot marks a significant strategic realignment for QMMM, transitioning from its primary business in digital advertising, virtual avatars, and apparel technology into the unpredictable and rapidly changing crypto and AI sectors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 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
Noun
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The chain of landforms to the west of Kauai is so small that it was not easily spotted in the satellite images taken as Kiko roared across the Pacific toward Hawaii as a Category 4 hurricane.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Miami Gardens Police released images of dogs in the neighborhood suspected to have been involved in the attack.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Incarnations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnations. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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