1
as in reveals
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 embodies
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 manifests
Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
As in Bennett’s other works, vagueness manifests in the book’s sentences, which have a habit of interrupting themselves, thoughts popping in and out with the regularity of a real-life interior monologue.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The reemergence of traditional gender roles manifests in fashion through hyper masculine and hyper feminine ways of dressing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Maybe that's because she’s seen how that side of the technology manifests itself in data.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
In the Blumhouse sequel, Finney (Mason Thames) and Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) are understandably shaken by the events of the first film, an issue that manifests in vivid night terrors for Gwen, and pot-smoking and fist fights for Finney.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
As with the films, the inspiration is Stephen King’s 1986 novel IT, about a group of kids terrorized by IT, an evil entity that transcends generations and manifests itself in the form of Pennywise.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
And that goodness manifests in his decision to save Eleven in that season’s final battle.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
This manifests itself in several ways.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
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Beyond physical walls, confinement also manifests psychologically, ideologically, and spiritually—subtle forms that shape imagination, desire, and the very idea of freedom.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
As in Bennett’s other works, vagueness manifests in the book’s sentences, which have a habit of interrupting themselves, thoughts popping in and out with the regularity of a real-life interior monologue.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The reemergence of traditional gender roles manifests in fashion through hyper masculine and hyper feminine ways of dressing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Maybe that's because she’s seen how that side of the technology manifests itself in data.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
In the Blumhouse sequel, Finney (Mason Thames) and Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) are understandably shaken by the events of the first film, an issue that manifests in vivid night terrors for Gwen, and pot-smoking and fist fights for Finney.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
As with the films, the inspiration is Stephen King’s 1986 novel IT, about a group of kids terrorized by IT, an evil entity that transcends generations and manifests itself in the form of Pennywise.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
And that goodness manifests in his decision to save Eleven in that season’s final battle.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
This manifests itself in several ways.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifests
Verb
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But whether Vanity Fair can strike a balance between meaningful journalism that reveals the inner workings of power — while also convincing the powerful to pose for its covers and attend its Hollywood events — remains an open question.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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That’s because the third act reveals that Teddy was right all along, and Michelle is an alien.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Serve the puffs warm and filled with pimiento cheese for an unforgettable party snack that embodies true Southern hospitality.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the Danjiang Bridge is a sweeping, asymmetrical form that embodies the late architect’s signature style – fluid, organic, and futuristic.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn’t really much care for anyway (what?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The value of walnuts spiked last year after cratering in the years prior, but relatively small loads of walnuts still sell for modest prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One rendition of the story even displays a little sympathy for the devil, as Jennings shares.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Martell’s group was the first Western delegation in years to visit the International Friendship Exhibition, a sprawling mountainside museum that displays gifts and artifacts from foreign dignitaries.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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McCormick said each one expresses a distinct element of Rag & Bone’s design identity, including subtle logo stitching, minimalist dials, signature hardware details and other key design motifs.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Human skin mainly expresses SAA1 and SAA2 rather than the mouse SAA3, so the same signaling loop still needs to be confirmed in our tissue.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wall Street cheered the data, with major indexes climbing to record highs.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The stock market rose Friday, with all three major indexes hitting fresh intraday record highs.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, arms control agreements limit current loadings to four or five.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Video shows one agent restraining the man, then dragging him around as another agent helps pin him to the ground.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Manifests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifests. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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