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
Yet, even though platonic vibes are certainly on the menu, romance and passion could also be manifesting from the universe before you, too.
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Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Byrne says fear is manifesting in the ways children are behaving.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
What has been your reaction to the volume of this really ugly misogyny manifesting right now?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Anxiety over job loss is rife among white-collar employees, and those concerns might now be manifesting in the data.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Designers are craving excitement and color this season, manifesting this shift with maximalist bedding sporting punchy colors, big stripes, and winding patterns.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
The language of manifesting your dreams into reality might sound nonsensical or contrived, but to JOP, his magical thinking became his saving grace.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite this, one of the more poignant bronzes her mother made at this time is of Flora, seated quietly in an armchair, the curve of her body and downcast expression manifesting her pensive mood.
—Fiona Donovan, Vanity Fair, 30 Dec. 2025
The soft pastel shade lends itself well to manifesting peace and tranquility in the new year.
—Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Byrne says fear is manifesting in the ways children are behaving.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
What has been your reaction to the volume of this really ugly misogyny manifesting right now?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Anxiety over job loss is rife among white-collar employees, and those concerns might now be manifesting in the data.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Designers are craving excitement and color this season, manifesting this shift with maximalist bedding sporting punchy colors, big stripes, and winding patterns.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
The language of manifesting your dreams into reality might sound nonsensical or contrived, but to JOP, his magical thinking became his saving grace.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite this, one of the more poignant bronzes her mother made at this time is of Flora, seated quietly in an armchair, the curve of her body and downcast expression manifesting her pensive mood.
—Fiona Donovan, Vanity Fair, 30 Dec. 2025
The soft pastel shade lends itself well to manifesting peace and tranquility in the new year.
—Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifesting
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Since quilts are beautiful pieces of art, designers have taken to displaying these gorgeous blankets in their home designs.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged the woman with burglary, carrying a loaded firearm in public and displaying a firearm in a threatening manner.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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At the center of it all were Anya Taylor-Joy, Willow Smith and Jisoo, the faces of the new Dior Addict campaign, each embodying a different expression of beauty.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Born in the 1800s, this living, breathing tradition serves as a vibrant vessel of cultural preservation, spanning more than 40 tribes across the Crescent City, each embodying its own style and story.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Backstreet Boys are back in the big game and USA TODAY is exclusively revealing the group's new Super Bowl ad with T-Mobile.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sunlight seeped in from the edges of the two big windows, revealing details in apricot suede, camel leather, and vermilion lacquer.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Emma Basch, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, agrees, expressing concern that tying self-care to allowance dilutes the concept and does not help kids internalize that caring for themselves is not a job they will ever be paid for, but a way of showing themselves respect and care.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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Three members of the State Board of Education are expressing their concerns about recent student ICE walkouts and suggesting that school funding be tied to compliance with safety and security protocols.—
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some years ago, The Andrea, a seasonal seafood restaurant on the west end of Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, posted a black-and-white photo on Facebook showing a line of cars buried in the sand.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fox News Digital reviewed internal Signal chat messages from Seattle-area rapid response groups showing that the rejection of whistles triggered open hostility.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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By incorporating this with a space-traffic management platform, close approaches between spacecraft can be predicted and appropriate action can be taken.—
David Szondy
February 07,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the rooms, the hotel sources both food- and non-food products from around the vicinity, and minimizes wood waste by donating it or incorporating it into various dishes and drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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Two recent novels go behind the walls of anchorite and lunatic cells in different centuries and for different purposes, yet wind up demonstrating how women forced by circumstance behind walls influence the lives of others into the future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Industry pioneer Candela is aiming to change minds, demonstrating that its foiling e-ferry can go the distance and make use of existing or mobile chargers along the way.—
Stefan Ionescu
February 04,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Manifesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifesting. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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