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
As spring begins creeping up on winter, Elizabeth Hurley is manifesting sunnier days ahead with a NSFW twist on dopamine dressing.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
On the left, that dislike has metastasized into an all-out fury, which is manifesting itself in all kinds of intolerable ways.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Yet, even though platonic vibes are certainly on the menu, romance and passion could also be manifesting from the universe before you, too.
—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
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
On the left, that dislike has metastasized into an all-out fury, which is manifesting itself in all kinds of intolerable ways.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Yet, even though platonic vibes are certainly on the menu, romance and passion could also be manifesting from the universe before you, too.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifesting
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Avoid a tourist trap by choosing one displaying the official sticker of a Guignol marionette.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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From the arched shelves displaying thread, canvases and pins inside the small shop to the paint on the walls and exterior of the business, nothing has been accomplished alone.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The service Service here strikes that elusive balance between formal and familiar—the staff embodying Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) while operating with polished international flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ahead, discover the French shoe brands that deserve a place in your wardrobe, each one embodying that elusive, enduring elegance only the French seem to do so well.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Her blonde hair was styled in slightly messy waves and a center part, revealing a pair of dangly silver earrings.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The new images show the nebula in both near- and mid-infrared light, revealing a dark channel that runs through the middle of the clouds of gas and dust—just like the longitudinal fissure that separates our brain’s right and left hemispheres.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2026
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Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing fear that their crowded field of candidates running for governor may splinter the vote and open the door to a surprise Republican victory in November.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The businesses in an industrial park on the outer edge of Fort Collins are banding together and expressing their frustrations about recent power shutoffs by Xcel Energy.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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North Korea on Saturday released pictures showing leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter at a rifle range, the latest propaganda images to promote the child touted as a potential successor.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Each team was sequestered in its own area, well out of the eyesight of the others, and each serving a different role set behind a separate nest of monitors, showing nine different camera angles of the action taking place.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Casa Cody also makes use of its edible garden, incorporating seasonal produce into their culinary offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Her other tips include incorporating under-shelf LED lights and wall sconces, layering scale and texture, and including one piece of artwork for visual interest.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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While its romanticized view of the past may not be for everyone, the series excels in demonstrating da Vinci's boundless creativity, channeled through Tom Riley's cheeky, charismatic performance that brings the artist into the 21st century.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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As California is amply demonstrating with the hasty exits of many of its billionaires in the face of a potential state tax on their unrealized paper wealth, taxing the rich (at least by itself) is no panacea.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Manifesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifesting. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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