as in incarnations
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
Murphy won't say, for fear of sharing her manifestations.
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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
These multiple manifestations of the same background body can take circular arrangements, or Einstein Rings, and can also appear as rarer Einstein Crosses.
—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
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
These multiple manifestations of the same background body can take circular arrangements, or Einstein Rings, and can also appear as rarer Einstein Crosses.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestations
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Featuring Steven Bernstein on brass, Kenny Wollesen on drums and percussion, Douglas Wieselman on winds and guitar, Briggan Krauss on saxophone and guitar, and Tony Scherr on bass, these arrangements are more muscular and robust than many of their original incarnations.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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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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The policy meant the top biological female finishers were designated co-champions, leading to widespread images of Hernandez sharing the top step of the medal podium with female athletes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Cinematographer Noé Bach took visual cues from Nan Goldin’s photography of the 1980s and ’90s, aiming for images that feel found rather than arranged.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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When two teens who connect as avatars in a virtual world are forced into a remote wilderness therapy program, their digital escape collides with reality.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The character avatars are confirmed for eight Star Fox characters, including Fox McCloud, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi, and Slippy Toad, and the game trailer suggests there may be even more to unlock.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2026
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Following the deaths last week of two franchise icons, Braves fans gathered Tuesday night at Truist Park to honor the lives of former manager Bobby Cox and former owner Ted Turner at the team’s game against the Chicago Cubs.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Renowned chef Hillary Sterling has worked in kitchens with some culinary icons.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
12 May 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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The New York Times first reported Tuesday that two COVID vaccine papers and abstracts of studies on a shingles vaccine were blocked by FDA officials.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 May 2026
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In addition, the Times learned that FDA officials did not allow agency scientists to submit two abstracts for studies on Shingrix, a shingles vaccine, to a major drug safety conference.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 May 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 21 May. 2026.
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