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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
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.
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Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
His manifestations for his sisters came to fruition.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
One of Reichardt’s greatest inspirations is to create a texture of political conflict involving the Vietnam War and its manifestations in American society—news reports, marches and protests, voices of reaction, police repression—and to integrate into the story as inescapable elements of daily life.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
The tort claim asked for at least $300,000 in damages on behalf of the woman, who’s suffering from nausea, anxiety and sleeplessness as physical manifestations of emotional distress, Gordon wrote in the claim.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Camping, in all its modern manifestations, has become an increasingly popular and affordable go-to strategy for families eager to get outside and enjoy meaningful time together.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The science around this condition continues to evolve, and the physical and mental manifestations of CTE remain under study.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Fully reckoning with digital settler colonialism necessitates considering its various manifestations and the forces that sustain it—as well as—most importantly—examples of resistance.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Instead of seeing them as separate tracks—one physical, one computational—QIQD positions them as complementary manifestations of a deeper truth.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
His manifestations for his sisters came to fruition.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
One of Reichardt’s greatest inspirations is to create a texture of political conflict involving the Vietnam War and its manifestations in American society—news reports, marches and protests, voices of reaction, police repression—and to integrate into the story as inescapable elements of daily life.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
The tort claim asked for at least $300,000 in damages on behalf of the woman, who’s suffering from nausea, anxiety and sleeplessness as physical manifestations of emotional distress, Gordon wrote in the claim.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Camping, in all its modern manifestations, has become an increasingly popular and affordable go-to strategy for families eager to get outside and enjoy meaningful time together.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The science around this condition continues to evolve, and the physical and mental manifestations of CTE remain under study.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Fully reckoning with digital settler colonialism necessitates considering its various manifestations and the forces that sustain it—as well as—most importantly—examples of resistance.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Instead of seeing them as separate tracks—one physical, one computational—QIQD positions them as complementary manifestations of a deeper truth.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestations
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That includes the number of incarnations of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, with a new version coming from director Guillermo del Toro.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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None of them, in their present incarnations, are partners for long-term peace.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kardashian Barker also included throwback images of the two on her Instagram Stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Jeffrey Lewine concluded from reviewing images of Ricks’ brain that one area, the putamen, is larger than that area in the brains of control subjects.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Those avatars now flow through every surface of the brand from social clips, a forthcoming mobile game with Gameloft, merchandise, live events and, soon, a YouTube-native show co-produced with Mediawan, recently reported by Variety.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Zelig’s technology renders garments on avatars and shows fabric textures and how the fabrics drape, fold and bunch on models of different heights, sizes and proportions, using thousands of proprietary data points.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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The bout was a showcase of mutual respect between the two icons, which was highlighted by a handwritten note from Cena that was read aloud before the match.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Isaac sports flowing dark hair that evokes rock icons — a deliberate choice that positions Victor as more artist than scientist.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Consistent messaging, for press releases, webinar abstracts, email campaigns and analyst briefings, makes life so much easier when building category leadership and brand credibility.—
Guy Murrel,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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By the mid-20th century, abstracts had become ubiquitous in scholarly articles.—
Naomi S. Baron,
The Conversation,
13 Aug. 2025
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Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Manifestations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifestations. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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