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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
The Athletic Peak Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Their stories remind me of how violence is baked into the history and culture of the Delta and manifests itself in the prison population.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
And on some level — to your point — have continued, not right across the board but in significant measure, to be rejected and what that dynamic then manifests itself into.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
His team took a step back in 2025 — missing the playoffs after the departures of its offensive and defensive coordinators — but our voters were captivated by his raw, enthusiastic style, which manifests in some of the purest locker-room speeches in sports and an unforgettable coffee order.
—The Athletic Peak Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Their stories remind me of how violence is baked into the history and culture of the Delta and manifests itself in the prison population.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
And on some level — to your point — have continued, not right across the board but in significant measure, to be rejected and what that dynamic then manifests itself into.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifests
Verb
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This question reveals their decision-making process, timeline, and potential objections.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But even the briefest glance at the accompanying illustration reveals that the piece involved little, if any, human oversight.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Spruce embodies another key takeaway.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many cities claim to be the ‘most’ romantic, but Venice is a destination that exhaustively embodies the designation.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Consider the Trefis Reinforced Value (RV) Portfolio, which has outperformed its all-cap stock benchmark (a mix of the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 benchmark indices), delivering strong returns for investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of the rest of the world.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The company has been generating revenue since shortly after its founding in 2017, hauling loads for customers like Walmart in trucks with human safety drivers at the wheel.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are loads of cool details hidden throughout the set, too, with refuelling pipes and a moving bridge that connects the tower to the Orion module.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The list below displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seeing the actress let her freak flag fly is a delight, and O’Brien, whose character also displays many facets, matches her step for step.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BEHIND THE SCENES – 'Yellowstone' actress expresses shame over series conclusion after drama.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Jordan describes the relationship between chef and winemaker as a constant dialogue, a feedback loop that ensures every pairing expresses the wine’s architecture, not just its flavor profile.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many American students have internalized the idea that such lists are constructed and ideological—not simply because the selections tend to be white and male, but because claims of aesthetic value tell you more about the people making the judgments than about the objects themselves.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Will this weekend's storm find its way onto our historical lists?—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The threat environment alone is enough to deter loadings and prompt diversions at the margin.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
3 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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