1
as in displaying
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a frustration that is often manifested by a minor facial tic
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as in embodying
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 manifesting
The drier start to fall is manifesting in diminished fall colors; the usual stunning array is less visible on trees as many still bear bright green leaves.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
And in 2024, Carpenter played a sunset set on the main stage, manifesting her return as a headliner during her performance.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
The Pale King builds a great civilization, but his vision is threatened by the memory of the Radiance, manifesting as an infection.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The debate about manifesting during the lunar eclipse is relevant because knowing how to work with the cosmos is essential.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025
Given the show’s overdue Emmy recognition, fans have now turned their attention to manifesting a fourth season.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Then, in the last couple of years, Jim Carrey taught me about manifesting.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
The cosmic event is believed to be a great time for manifesting, as the star Sirius is extremely lucky.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Wuxia is a sort of culture-wide genre within China that focuses on martial arts and spirituality, usually manifesting in historical fantasy featuring martial artists with supernatural abilities.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
And in 2024, Carpenter played a sunset set on the main stage, manifesting her return as a headliner during her performance.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
The Pale King builds a great civilization, but his vision is threatened by the memory of the Radiance, manifesting as an infection.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The debate about manifesting during the lunar eclipse is relevant because knowing how to work with the cosmos is essential.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025
Given the show’s overdue Emmy recognition, fans have now turned their attention to manifesting a fourth season.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Then, in the last couple of years, Jim Carrey taught me about manifesting.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
The cosmic event is believed to be a great time for manifesting, as the star Sirius is extremely lucky.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Wuxia is a sort of culture-wide genre within China that focuses on martial arts and spirituality, usually manifesting in historical fantasy featuring martial artists with supernatural abilities.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifesting
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Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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That is, someone can experience hunger – not getting enough to eat – without displaying the physical signs of malnutrition.—
Tracy Roof,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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But if you’ve been split between duty and desire, August invites you to stop overthinking and start embodying what feels good to you in each moment.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The challenge for the actor included embodying two very different sides of a character, mastering football’s technical demands, and balancing humor with pain.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The dark lavender-pink petals mature and fade to a soft pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens in the center.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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But what has shocked and outraged many is not only the brutality of the crime, but court documents revealing Dickey’s 39 arrests, and 25 felony charges before Logan’s murder.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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A day later, Grande left a comment on the post, expressing her remorse for the interaction.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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This frustration is clear among the public, with few expressing any optimism or excitement for the election when CNN spoke to them on the street earlier this week.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Our staff is showing a lot of faith in the New York Rangers this season.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Flagg finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, showing his stat-stuffing potential while only playing the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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For Atlanta designer Jessica Davis, sourcing authentic vintage is the key to incorporating vintage prep for the earth-conscious homeowner.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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These looks often emphasize exaggerated features, painted-on rosy cheeks, and stitched details, incorporating eerie and whimsical elements.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, the study marks an important step in demonstrating that reprogramming adult human cells into fertilizable gametes is technically possible.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Reinforce the business case by demonstrating how face-to-face collaboration fuels innovation, improves problem-solving, and enhances team performance.—
Peter Cappelli,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Manifesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifesting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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