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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
The Cane Ridge Revival would become an epochal moment in American religious history, one of the most visible manifestations of what historians would later refer to as the Second Great Awakening.
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Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Murphy won't say, for fear of sharing her manifestations.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Examples include his pioneering insights on the dispersal of seeds, his anticipation of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and his study of the seasonal manifestations of natural phenomena, such as plants’ flowering times and bird migrations.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
This entry further defines community radio and then discusses its origins and its manifestations throughout the world.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
In this case, the team was able to use the cross-shaped manifestations of this quasar to determine the mass distribution of the stars J1453g to an unprecedented level of precision.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 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
Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Murphy won't say, for fear of sharing her manifestations.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Examples include his pioneering insights on the dispersal of seeds, his anticipation of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and his study of the seasonal manifestations of natural phenomena, such as plants’ flowering times and bird migrations.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
This entry further defines community radio and then discusses its origins and its manifestations throughout the world.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
In this case, the team was able to use the cross-shaped manifestations of this quasar to determine the mass distribution of the stars J1453g to an unprecedented level of precision.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestations
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The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three historical periods – Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia – following three incarnations of the same souls across a karmic cycle of love and possession.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The game seamlessly strings together disparate incarnations of Batman into a cohesive experience that feels surprisingly fresh.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The six-week trial concluded in March after testimony from multiple accusers and presentation of evidence, including messages, images and videos from Høiby’s cellphone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Proprietary foundation models give AKOOL an unmatched edge—from hyper-realistic human avatars with natural body motion and emotion, to instant face swap, custom avatar creation, and industry-leading lip sync in 150+ languages.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Future improvements could include wireless implants, eliminating the need for direct computer connections, and photorealistic avatars for more natural interactions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Aug. 2025
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Finally, toolbars are becoming more consistent, and the distracting icons in drop-down menus are quietly disappearing.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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One of Pierce’s fondest memories was sitting next to Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney – flown in to cut the ribbon at that grand opening – as they were ferried to the riverboat on that first cruise, and listening to him reminisce about other icons, including Judy Garland.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 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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Where Coplan draws you closer to the porous mysteries of the epidermis, Fan provides abstracts and enhancements of normally unseen innards.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2026
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Bring on the colorful portraits, landscapes, or abstracts—whatever best suits your style.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
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In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
11 June 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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“Manifestations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifestations. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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