1
as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a frustration that is often manifested by a minor facial tic
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2
as in embodied
to represent in visible form
graduates of the military academies manifest, we hope, the best that this country has to offer
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Recent Examples of manifested
The realization of this digital pane, which ultimately manifested itself as Project Maven, is one of two stories that Manson tells.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2025, this manifested through campaigns targeting people based on their opinions on Gaza, the doxing campaign against critics of Charlie Kirk following his assassination, and websites doxing ICE agents.
—Mikayla Price, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The sideline access that has been manifested for the UFL audience early in the league’s existence has seen similar moments also combined with audio straight from players’ helmets in the middle of big game-winning drives or straight from a coach’s headset.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Looking back, Garth confirmed that the prickly dynamic eventually manifested between the two women in real life.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
And Trump’s frequent sparring with the press has manifested in the federal prosecution of journalists, restrictions on press covering his administration, and lawsuits settled with major media companies for tens of millions of dollars.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
At just 31 years old, Axel Oliva helped lift Leche de Tigre to accolades rarely manifested by restaurateurs even twice his age.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
My fear manifested as aloofness.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Starting over was first impossible, then daunting, and then slowly manifested through a combination of therapy and more spiritual remedies (brief flirtations with Scientology and the Nation of Islam didn’t take hold).
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2025, this manifested through campaigns targeting people based on their opinions on Gaza, the doxing campaign against critics of Charlie Kirk following his assassination, and websites doxing ICE agents.
—Mikayla Price, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The sideline access that has been manifested for the UFL audience early in the league’s existence has seen similar moments also combined with audio straight from players’ helmets in the middle of big game-winning drives or straight from a coach’s headset.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Looking back, Garth confirmed that the prickly dynamic eventually manifested between the two women in real life.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
And Trump’s frequent sparring with the press has manifested in the federal prosecution of journalists, restrictions on press covering his administration, and lawsuits settled with major media companies for tens of millions of dollars.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
At just 31 years old, Axel Oliva helped lift Leche de Tigre to accolades rarely manifested by restaurateurs even twice his age.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
My fear manifested as aloofness.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Starting over was first impossible, then daunting, and then slowly manifested through a combination of therapy and more spiritual remedies (brief flirtations with Scientology and the Nation of Islam didn’t take hold).
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifested
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Kanaiyah Ward was neglected A report by the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) revealed that Ward was neglected by the caretaker who was supposed to supervise her with hourly checks.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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During the conversation, the actor revealed that things got pretty physical during the preparation for his intimate scenes with Fanning, 28.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Harley-Davidson has embodied American ideals of freedom and individuality for over 123 years.—
Ricardo Torres,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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To me, the words embodied the idea of someone coming to the rescue of someone else.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2026
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The cameras in the operations centers mostly have high-definition signals displayed on the big monitors, but the size of the files for those signals is enormous and a big burden if CDOT kept the visuals.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit alleged that between March and July of 2019, certain Trader Joe's locations printed receipts that displayed sensitive financial information, including more digits of customers' credit or debit card numbers than allowed by law.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The best chance for inserting changes likely is the House, where a large number of lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of JTA or its parent company, 70 Faces Media.—
Mick Davis,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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The county’s child welfare agency had been involved with Jaxon since birth, according to his father, who said the boy he was born nearly eight weeks prematurely and showed signs of fetal alcohol syndrome.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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No 1 — this time last year, there was still a debate between her and Mary Earps — showed her class with an acrobatic save to deny Spain an equaliser in stoppage time and was then absolutely sensational in the second half against Iceland.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Despite some gestures at Austin exploring his half-Korean heritage through a flirtation with Park’s assistant Eunice (Seoyeon Jang), the subplot is never smoothly incorporated.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has demonstrated its ability to disrupt shipping, delay cargoes, and dictate transit conditions.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Of the pans containing stainless steel, only the Mauviel M’150 demonstrated a level of responsiveness noticeably greater than the All-Clad D3.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Manifested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifested. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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