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
In humans, infections can be both localized and systemic and have a broad range of clinical manifestations.
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Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
There goes my theory/manifestation that the surprise relationship teased at the top of the episode was going to be a Molly/Lauren reveal.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
This year marks the first significant new manifestation of enterprise AI for healthcare.
—Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
While Trump’s opponents may view that attitude as one more manifestation of his autocratic instincts, his complaint is grounded in legitimate concerns about the separation of powers that presidents of both parties have raised for many years.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
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Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
There goes my theory/manifestation that the surprise relationship teased at the top of the episode was going to be a Molly/Lauren reveal.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
This year marks the first significant new manifestation of enterprise AI for healthcare.
—Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
While Trump’s opponents may view that attitude as one more manifestation of his autocratic instincts, his complaint is grounded in legitimate concerns about the separation of powers that presidents of both parties have raised for many years.
—Jacob Sullum, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestation
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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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On the heels of his success, Chamberlain relocated to England to shed his TV heartthrob image and train as a series actor.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The women aren't seen again until 11 hours later, when, at 4:30 p.m. a security camera recorded the grainy image showing Pearce with Christy over his shoulder at the top of the stairs.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2025
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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
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Out of this wreckage, two months later, steps you, a silent avatar with no memory.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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Our friends were icons in advertising, such as Don Eduardo Noble of Noble & Asociados.—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 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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Disney had that touch about sort of distilling it to the pure essence of something.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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In essence, Outie Mark was unknowingly contributing to the lab rat-like torture of his kidnapped wife on the testing floor.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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Later, Greek poets also identify her with Selene, the personification of the moon, likely because her brother Apollo was by then conflated with the sun god Helios.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
20 Jan. 2025
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Take Selene, the personification of the moon in ancient Greek mythology, for example.—
Anna Moeslein,
Parents,
22 July 2024
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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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Updates on the findings so far were presented in abstracts at the Radiology Society of North America’s 2024 conference on Monday, Raji said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
2 Dec. 2024
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As radio broadcasts have been the heartbeat of both franchises for generations, their incorporation as a visual component enhances the storytelling experience.—
Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr.,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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From the First Software to Artificial Intelligence at Every Corner of the Hospital Over the past five years, this digital transformation has been further strengthened by the incorporation of artificial intelligence into key processes.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Manifestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifestation. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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