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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
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
For Taylor Swift, this truth manifests as that signature beauty look.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Using a combination of textiles, found materials, and digital photography, from family photos to contemporary shots of the Everglades, Eusebio weaves a narrative fabric that manifests her identity as both a child of immigrants and a native Floridian.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
Pennywise manifests as all of these throughout the book.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
In his work planning high-profile parties, his lifelong love of art history, architecture, and obscure cultural references often manifests as an evening’s defining detail.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025
Usually taking the form of extreme swelling and tightening of the airways, anaphylaxis typically manifests within two hours of exposure to certain proteins in foods such as eggs, nuts, milk, and seafood.
—New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
His frustration manifests as bullying or irritating Radha.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that manifests differently from person to person but commonly affects how a person communicates, socializes and interacts with the world.
—Joshua Anbar, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
This manifests itself primarily through the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
For Taylor Swift, this truth manifests as that signature beauty look.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Using a combination of textiles, found materials, and digital photography, from family photos to contemporary shots of the Everglades, Eusebio weaves a narrative fabric that manifests her identity as both a child of immigrants and a native Floridian.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
Pennywise manifests as all of these throughout the book.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
In his work planning high-profile parties, his lifelong love of art history, architecture, and obscure cultural references often manifests as an evening’s defining detail.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025
Usually taking the form of extreme swelling and tightening of the airways, anaphylaxis typically manifests within two hours of exposure to certain proteins in foods such as eggs, nuts, milk, and seafood.
—New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
His frustration manifests as bullying or irritating Radha.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that manifests differently from person to person but commonly affects how a person communicates, socializes and interacts with the world.
—Joshua Anbar, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifests
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The investigative series follows the true story of a Mennonite family that quietly transformed a rural Canadian town into the epicentre of a North American drug empire, and reveals how how members of a secretive religious community became entangled with cartel networks.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Further context reveals that OAMC was inspired by hiking the mountains of British Columbia.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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With a side part and a bit of flair, this look embodies the mullet's ability to be two places at once.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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His work embodies highbrow and lowbrow materials through a time in the 20th century when architecture was trending hard toward highbrow minimalism.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Chip stocks led the market higher on Thursday, with the major indexes finishing in the green.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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However, indexes are just snapshots of what a hypothetical household endures.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Over time, increase the repetitions using light weights, then gradually progress to heavier loads, Forsyth recommended.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s live music, 70+ vendors, a Biz Kidz Market and loads of family-friendly activities to keep the entire family entertained for hours.—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The exhibition displays 12 works by Vasconcelos — including major existing installations and new site-specific pieces — together with 33 creations by Garavani, selected from the archive and curated by Pamela Golbin.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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If applied at a retail unit, the postmark displays the name or location of the retail unit and the date on which the mailpiece was accepted at the retail unit.—
Chris Mueller,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
13 Jan. 2026
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Watanabe expresses surprise at how widely the film has connected.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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House expresses his doubts that Vault-Tec itself will trigger the apocalypse, and denies any interest in doing so himself, regardless of what Moldaver might suspect.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2026
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That’s why dietitians emphasize comparing ingredient lists rather than relying on labels.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tripadvisor’s best of the best lists come from reviews and ratings collected over the past year to rank destinations, restaurants, beaches, things to do, and hotels.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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However, arms control agreements limit current loadings to four or five.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Manifests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifests. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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