as in incarnation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a portrait of a mother and child that is regarded as the very manifestation of maternal love
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Recent Examples of manifestation
The inability to give a directional answer to these questions is a manifestation of uncertainty.
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William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
This behavior, Hartnett explained to PEOPLE, was just another manifestation of his character's OCD.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Modi’s Make in India initiative, which is designed to bolster domestic industry, is the policy manifestation of this sentiment.
—Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
This book is a manifestation of trans joy.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2025
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William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
This behavior, Hartnett explained to PEOPLE, was just another manifestation of his character's OCD.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Modi’s Make in India initiative, which is designed to bolster domestic industry, is the policy manifestation of this sentiment.
—Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
This book is a manifestation of trans joy.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestation
Noun
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The movie went through multiple incarnations to finally land at the family-friendly version that De Luca and Abdy ultimately pushed through.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Superman trailer reveals first look at Lex Luthor, Guy Gardner, Krypto, and more iconic DC characters David, Rachel, and Nick — there have been a lot of incarnations of these characters over the years.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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TikTok users have showcased the boxed avatars in videos, with some using the hashtag #BarbieBoxChallenge.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the movie, Jack Black plays a bored doorknob salesman named Steve, a character based on the original default Minecraft avatar; the action begins when Steve leaves his job and, pursuing a lifelong dream, heads for the local mine.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fashion icon Donatella Versace, who now serves as Versace’s chief brand ambassador, also used the platform to pay tribute to Markovic.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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The icon, fresh off her Oscar-winning role in Moonstruck, denied the allegation.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Pretty much, Orji’s focus for the live format isn’t to recreate what’s been done before, but making the experience her own while staying true to the essence of the show.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Accompanied by sweeping string arrangements and powerful blaring horns, the song encapsulates the essence of modern mariachi while staying rooted in its timeless traditions.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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But Olympia is the personification of all the damage she’s caused.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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Depp overloads on his irritating brand of wide-eyed whimsy, and a miscast Sacha Baron Cohen inexplicably sounds like Werner Herzog as the personification of Time.—
Josh Bell,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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The abstract might be split midway into two chunks, disconnecting the context of its introduction and conclusions.—
Meghana Puvvadi,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sketchbook’s abstract can designs reflect its emphasis on beer as an art form.—
Kaitlin Mikrut,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The new seal does not include the village’s year of incorporation, has a different color flame and a different spelling for the Potawatomi word for marsh, Wabskoki, for which Skokie is named.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Catholic Church has very good legal counsel, and its lawyers would have advised it of both the benefits of separate incorporation (limited liability) and the price of that benefit (no unemployment exemption).—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Manifestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifestation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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