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
Trump’s administration is a manifestation of this broader system that has always privileged white, male power.
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Kavita Mehra, refinery29.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The school later determined that the student’s behavior was a manifestation of his autism, according to documentation included in the lawsuit.
—Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025
Strawberry Fields Most Popular Fashion A Short History of the Front Row
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Inside Vogue’s December Issue
Celebrities
Jennie Reveals How Cold-Plunging Loosens Up Her Muscles and Opens Up Her Mind
A literal manifestation of strawberry girl makeup, these nails are super fun.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
The Bravo Life Host: Natanya Bravo The Bravo Life breaks the act of manifestation step-by-step.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Kavita Mehra, refinery29.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The school later determined that the student’s behavior was a manifestation of his autism, according to documentation included in the lawsuit.
—Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025
Strawberry Fields Most Popular Fashion A Short History of the Front Row
Magazine
Inside Vogue’s December Issue
Celebrities
Jennie Reveals How Cold-Plunging Loosens Up Her Muscles and Opens Up Her Mind
A literal manifestation of strawberry girl makeup, these nails are super fun.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
The Bravo Life Host: Natanya Bravo The Bravo Life breaks the act of manifestation step-by-step.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestation
Noun
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The game follows the early years of Basim Ibn Ishaq, an Assassin who is later revealed to be a human incarnation of Loki.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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But this incarnation of Section 31 was even more sinister than the standard variety, having been taken over by a megalomaniac AI known as Control.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the new images, Kim and accompanying officials can be seen walking between rows of centrifuges in a hall.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Police on Tuesday released images of the thief in the hope someone may recognize her.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Over two one-minute trials, the children were asked to stand and copy the whole-body, dance-like movements of a video avatar while two Kinect Xbox cameras recorded them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, Angelou is routinely reduced to an unthreatening avatar of inspirational platitudes, her work often overlooked by academics and critics even as her most quotable quips circulate endlessly.—
TIME,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Chalamet also reflected on his role as the folk icon, which follows his 2023 film Wonka.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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It’s been four years since the Rockies traded away a franchise icon (third baseman Nolan Arenado) to St. Louis, with cash, for a pitcher (Austin Gomber) and four prospects who never panned out.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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The rescue came together quickly; time was of the essence.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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In essence, by terming the coin as an artwork, the issuers of $TRUMP shift the coin’s primary purpose away from financial speculation and possibly the watchful eye of the Securities and Exchange Commision.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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His words and tone are encouraging, and the Oilers’ investment in him is the personification of low rise.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Sabathia was the personification of intimidation and determination.—
Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr.,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The journal Citizen Science: Theory and Practice is looking for abstracts for a Special Collection on citizen science in Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM).—
Bob Hirshon,
Discover Magazine,
20 Dec. 2024
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This genre embodies the essence of classic jazz, modernist blues, and funky hip-hop, infused with themes related to Black diaspora, with a magnetic reach that appealed to consumers of the abstract.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes,
30 Oct. 2024
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Texture As noted above, the incorporation of a small amount of cocoa powder lends a softness to red velvet cake.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
28 Nov. 2024
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The filing also notes that TE Connectivity changed its jurisdiction of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland, effective September 30, 2024, with no anticipated material changes in operations or financial results as a result of this change.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
12 Nov. 2024
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