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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 manifestations
These multiple manifestations of the same background body can take circular arrangements, or Einstein Rings, and can also appear as rarer Einstein Crosses.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Within the parameters of a game—where non-player characters essentially function as different disguises for, and manifestations of, a single narrative engine—such paranoia might not be unjustified.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Behaviors that may be interpreted as noncompliance or a threat can, in reality, be manifestations of profound distress.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
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.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Its early manifestations frequently surface in other clinics.
—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Perhaps some paper manifestations just in time for the year of the Fire Horse.
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The vocal and physical manifestations of the characters must become second nature.
—Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
An equally strong argument could be made that the dementia was the real cause because his actions are manifestations of his condition.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Within the parameters of a game—where non-player characters essentially function as different disguises for, and manifestations of, a single narrative engine—such paranoia might not be unjustified.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Behaviors that may be interpreted as noncompliance or a threat can, in reality, be manifestations of profound distress.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
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.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Its early manifestations frequently surface in other clinics.
—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Perhaps some paper manifestations just in time for the year of the Fire Horse.
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The vocal and physical manifestations of the characters must become second nature.
—Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
An equally strong argument could be made that the dementia was the real cause because his actions are manifestations of his condition.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestations
Noun
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In all, 12 Terrells have worked at AT&T or its various incarnations.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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There have been several incarnations since, all with shapeshifting powers that transform their drippy clay body structures; all have been adversaries of Batman.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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These images are easy to fake or are displayed on fraudulent websites controlled by the scammer.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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During that texting period, between April 6 and April 17, Buetikofer made several attempts to move the conversation to Snapchat, requested images of the student and suggested meeting in person.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Imagination freed his spirit from his form, creating avatars far away from this one existence.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Boomers are a frequent Groyper target, lambasted as avatars of a bumbling, aging affluence that gambled away social stability for cultural decline.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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That lineage comes through in their ungovernable guitar noodling, inspired by underground icons NRBQ and Bottle Rockets, and a boisterous energy befitting of drunken basement shows.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
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The docu-film features appearances from collaborators, cultural icons, and those closest to him.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Industry is where innocence goes to die, choked out in bed by various personifications of greed.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
19 Jan. 2026
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This lawless crew shares dramaturgical DNA with the vice figures from medieval morality plays, personifications of sinfulness who would confide their schemes to the audience and make theatergoers their co-conspirators in a riveting game that obviously left its mark on a young Shakespeare.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Graphic murals, on the other hand, like bold abstracts or large-scale shapes, tend to require a more intentional approach.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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These abstracts can be developed with journal editors to help authors avoid unnecessary jargon and be finalized after the peer review process to avoid having experts overly criticize the generalization of the work.—
Kirstin R.W. Matthews,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Store shelves are packed with serums, toners, essences and exfoliants — all promising transformative results.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Manifestations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifestations. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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