manifestation

noun

man·​i·​fes·​ta·​tion ˌma-nə-fə-ˈstā-shən 

-ˌfe-ˈstā-

1

a

: the act, process, or an instance of manifesting

demanded some manifestation of repentance

b(1)

: something that manifests or is manifest

(2)

: a perceptible, outward, or visible expression

external manifestations of gender

c

: one of the forms in which an individual is manifested

Hate in all its manifestations is wrong.

d

: an occult phenomenon

specifically : materialization

2

: a public demonstration of power and purpose

meetings, parades, and other such manifestations

—H. M. Parshley

Synonyms

• abstract
• avatar
• embodier
• embodiment
• epitome
• externalization
• genius
• icon
• ikon
• image
• incarnation
• incorporation
• instantiation
• objectification
• personification
• personifier

Examples of manifestation in a Sentence

a portrait of a mother and child that is regarded as the very manifestation of maternal love

Recent Examples on the Web

This is all a manifestation of what economists call the price elasticity of demand. —Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025

Harness this energy for creativity and manifestation. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025

This is the manifestation of the duality of January 20, 2025. —Doug Melville, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025

There are many symptoms of anxiety, but common signs include anxious, restless, and tense thoughts, as well as physical manifestations like rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and shortness of breath.3 Abstaining from alcohol may lower your stress level and reduce feelings of anxiousness. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

manifestation

noun

man·​i·​fes·​ta·​tion ˌman-ə-fə-ˈstā-shən 

-ˌfes-ˈtā-

1

a

: the act or an instance of manifesting : expression

b

: something that manifests : evidence

2

: a public demonstration of power and purpose

Medical Definition

manifestation

noun

man·​i·​fes·​ta·​tion ˌman-ə-fə-ˈstā-shən, -ˌfes- 

: a perceptible, outward, or visible expression (as of a disease or abnormal condition)

the manifestations of shock