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manifestation

noun

ˌma-nə-fə-ˈstā-shən

Definition of manifestation

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 There might have been some light manifestation work on Natanya’s part. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 Each playing manifestations of those possibilities are Gabriel Basso, Aaron Pierre and Patrick Schwarzenegger. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Many Hindus today identify as Shaivas, Vaishnavas, or Shaktas, sectarian groups that, respectively, worship Shiva, Vishnu, or Shakti as supreme, with all other deities considered as manifestations or subordinates. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 The recent resurgence is due to a larger manifestation trend that has taken over social media. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manifestation

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During that time, Prince George will adhere to the historic institution’s dress code, in which the contemporary incarnation was established by Anthony Chenevix-Trench, who served the school as headmaster from 1964 to 1970.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
The Nazi state leisure organization Kraft durch Freude (Strength through Joy) introduced the KdF-Wagen, as the first incarnation of the VW Beetle was called, with great fanfare in 1938.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of incarnation

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The optical payload successfully demonstrated angles-only navigation using live-feed images and an algorithm embedded within its payload electronics, enabling closed-loop control between the payload and the spacecraft, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
But by halftime, the image escaped those few inches as the Pride of the Southland Band gave Parton’s most enduring symbol a much larger stage.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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The documentary’s most brazen and innovative technique is to turn Musk into a CGI avatar, enthroned in the purple glow of a digital background, eerily mouthing words that, as the film says, Elon has said in real life.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
The filmmakers consulted lawyers before going too far down the road and got the sign-off to use the Musk avatar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of avatar

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Louis Garrel has become a French icon of the screen at only 43, known for his brooding good looks but also his fantastic range in often-dangerous movies.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 56-year-old actor and comedian weighed in on whether modern celebrities would be willing to make the same wartime sacrifice as the late movie icon.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of icon

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And that movie was really the personification of that feeling for me.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Instead, his deity might be better understood as a personification of the source of energeia—the furthest horizon of fulfilment towards which all potential forms in the universe strive.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of personification

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Edwards was particularly drawn to Wu-Tang’s incorporation of kung fu movies and other cinematic elements into its music and identity.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Structuring The Business Before Incorporation For investors, the tax analysis should begin before the incorporation documents are signed.

— Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of incorporation

Noun

Regardless, there’s a clear symbolism to Clark empathizing and embracing a bloated externalization of his own inchoate fury until someone with an outside perspective disturbs his peace, and that fury breaks loose and devours him.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The trade-off for that short-term satisfaction is the externalization of a thinking process that used to live inside a junior associate’s head.

— Jeff Raikes, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026

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