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
An equally strong argument could be made that the dementia was the real cause because his actions are manifestations of his condition.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
The result is a joyful and naturalistic celebration of the term’s many meanings and manifestations.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Alysa Liu skips onto the ice, her gold costume a manifestation of what is to come.
—Katie Gunderman, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
So, part of what is lost is the physical manifestation of these longer histories and heritages.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
The result is a joyful and naturalistic celebration of the term’s many meanings and manifestations.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Alysa Liu skips onto the ice, her gold costume a manifestation of what is to come.
—Katie Gunderman, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
So, part of what is lost is the physical manifestation of these longer histories and heritages.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for manifestation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestation
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In the end, Hulu opted not to proceed with it but remains high on the Buffy IP and plans to regroup and mull a possible new incarnation of the beloved franchise.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its latest incarnation began when writer Richard Hatch and his artist wife, Suanne, reopened the old blue building in 1992.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, as well the Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships carrying the Marines, are based in Japan and have been in the Pacific Ocean for several days, according to images released by the military.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Much like the movie itself, the images captured by Jima on set are spare and enigmatic.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cohen’s avatar appears in the lower third of the screen to provide brief setups to the footage.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Your guide through the Bravoverse will be an AI avatar of Andy Cohen, Real Housewives executive producer and Watch What Happens Live host.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Gold prices over the las five days.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The show famously helped introduce future hip-hop icons including Jay-Z, Nas, and Wu-Tang Clan.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The film’s direction, combined with the film’s cinematography, focuses on the mythological essence of Elefsina and the mysterious shipwrecks hidden in the darkness of its seabed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tarasoff’s parents were, in essence, asking the court to impose a duty on therapists to ignore patient confidentiality laws and warn potential victims of their patients.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Glamourous doesn’t do it justice—Hepburn was elegant with an edge, the personification of modern sophistication.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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That line is the personification of speed and skill.—
Chris Pronger,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Fifty prominent men and women of Atlanta Saturday filed a petition in the superior court for incorporation under the name of the Equal Suffrage Party of Georgia.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Earlier that same day, the administration stripped incentives that promote the incorporation of auto stop/start—a feature designed to turn the gasoline engine off while a car is idle to save fuel.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Art is an externalization of our imagination and need to express ourselves.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Virtuoso delivers accurate externalization and localization of sound, ensuring mix decisions translate well to loudspeakers.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Manifestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifestation. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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