as in incarnation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a portrait of a mother and child that is regarded as the very manifestation of maternal love
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Recent Examples of manifestation
Their gaudy getups are the manifestations of what children imagine fancy adults wear (and the Gemstone siblings are exceptionally juvenile).
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Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
The manifestations of this include music and literature – witness the boom in publishing in the Ukrainian language.
—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
In fact, power does fade—and so do its physical manifestations, victims to water, wind, and looters.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Her viral TikTok video not only captured a hopeful moment but, in a way, served as a manifestation of sorts.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
The manifestations of this include music and literature – witness the boom in publishing in the Ukrainian language.
—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
In fact, power does fade—and so do its physical manifestations, victims to water, wind, and looters.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Her viral TikTok video not only captured a hopeful moment but, in a way, served as a manifestation of sorts.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for manifestation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestation
Noun
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Throughout season 1 the Doctor met numerous incarnations of the same woman, all played by Susan Twist.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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The relationship between corruption and the modern incarnation of right-wing populism is twofold, in that populists often run against corruption and then behave corruptly.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
Noun
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To backtrack: Sepideh Farsi was compelled by the images coming out of Gaza to travel there.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Each week the Charlotte Observer will present a selection of images that document communities.—
The Pham,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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For millions of his followers, the President is no longer the Administrator-in-Chief but something closer to the hero Rama in the Hindu epic the Ramayana: a divine avatar destined to wage a holy war against evil.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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Meanwhile, as of today, Altman is still posting under his smiling, synthetic avatar.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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That’s common among legacy acts, as fans tend to focus their attention on the full-lengths that originally propelled the musical icons to superstardom, as well as compilations that assemble their most familiar singles.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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From Leatherface to Jason Voorhees to Freddy Krueger, countless horror icons have taken up Halloween residence in the Universal theme parks — but for the first time in the U.S., Universal Studios is bringing new genres to life: science fiction and fantasy.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Each formula is powered by the nourishing properties of guava fruit essence and Kakadu plum extract—two superfruits rich in vitamins A and C, known to support scalp health, restore hydration, and help prevent breakage.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2025
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La Pinta, the expedition yacht There is simply no better way to get to the heart of Galápagos’ true magic and essence than aboard a ship—and none is better equipped for that task than La Pinta.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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In Greek mythology, Kairos is the personification of opportunity or a decisive moment.—
Fiona Tapp,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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That dream match is the perfect personification of a battle of two different eras.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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At this week's conference, the company presented 18 abstracts highlighting its Guardant Infinity platform, which integrates blood and tissue testing to provide a comprehensive view of a patient's cancer.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Four hundred participants with doctoral degrees were assigned to read the same research abstract.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some businesses have begun to move their incorporation to states like Nevada or Texas.—
Olivia Roach,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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With the incorporation of Starbase, the area now has a city council, mayor and commissioners.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
5 May 2025
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“Manifestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifestation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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