as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
our genial hosts, avatars of Southern hospitality
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Recent Examples of avatar
This innovation includes small language models, middleware, and even customizable 3D avatars, adding significant value to the platform.
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Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
What does this mean for Gen Alpha? Their early emotional bonds are forming through avatars and virtual hangouts.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Out of this wreckage, two months later, steps you, a silent avatar with no memory.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Mike himself has been hollowed out into nothingness, his character chipped away into a hollow avatar for a sensitive, caring man dedicated to providing women pleasure.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
What does this mean for Gen Alpha? Their early emotional bonds are forming through avatars and virtual hangouts.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Out of this wreckage, two months later, steps you, a silent avatar with no memory.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Mike himself has been hollowed out into nothingness, his character chipped away into a hollow avatar for a sensitive, caring man dedicated to providing women pleasure.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for avatar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatar
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And for those watching from on high—senators, judges, CEOs—mass protests are physical manifestations of public opinion.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Woman must be a manifestation of Ramona’s grief: a thing that arrived uninvited into this family’s life, cast a shadow over their home, and refused to leave.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 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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Music icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, was denied parole by Texas' parole board Thursday.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The group has played at festivals including Glastonbury, and supported British pop icon Robbie Williams on tour.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Like the latest incarnation of Snow White, Order of the Seven was set to be made in London and that shines a spotlight on the finances of the production.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Consider the pediatric incarnations of old familiar diagnoses—bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza, COVID-19, RSV.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Avatar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatar. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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