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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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Britain has increasingly toughened its approach to tech companies in recent years, urging or forcing them to impose age verification, adapt their algorithms and, most recently, prevent children from circulating nude images taken on mobile phones.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Aerial images revealed flames rapidly consuming multiple acres of land, with one section burning perilously close to a group of power lines.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Part of the faceless creator economy includes AI influencers and avatars, who have emerged as critical tools for marketers.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of artistic brilliance, even when its avatars may be difficult or messy.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Some icons from the candle collection match the drinking glasses perfectly, while others are entirely different.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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NewportFilm Outdoors, which unfolds each summer in the legendary resort town of Newport, Rhode Island, is returning with a lineup of new documentaries covering everything from sports icons to writers and girl scouts.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 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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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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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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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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“Manifestations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifestations. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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