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
An untold number of them may suffer from long COVID or other lifelong manifestations of the disease.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
This is proof that dreams and manifestations do come true.
—Sandy Pierre, Refinery29, 2 June 2025
One of the manifestations of the forces of evil that the CAC congregants see themselves in battle with is depression.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 June 2025
This is a core manifestation of fascism — using federal forces to put down dissent.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
This is proof that dreams and manifestations do come true.
—Sandy Pierre, Refinery29, 2 June 2025
One of the manifestations of the forces of evil that the CAC congregants see themselves in battle with is depression.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 June 2025
This is a core manifestation of fascism — using federal forces to put down dissent.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for manifestation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifestation
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Most of them worked for the line in its previous incarnation, including experienced butlers who deliver personalized service to every suite.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 July 2025
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Candidates are subject to a series of tests, including identifying objects that belonged to the previous incarnation.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Flagship boutiques from Milan and Paris lined the promenades, conjuring images of home.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The 25 kilos of drugs were wrapped in packaging featuring the iconic gun-brandishing cartoon character, the Walton County Sheriff's Office said in a social media post, which included images of the cocaine.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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If deepfakes and avatars become our norm, the rare moments of real presence will stand out.—
Patricio Larrea,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Coupled with a story line about digital avatars who seek to replace the humans in whose images they were shaped, the movie possesses an aching sense of oblivion.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Wintour stood apart as a true icon — the ultimate curator not only of style, but of her own myth.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Country music icon Keith Urban appeared to abruptly hang up on radio hosts during an interview after being asked a question about wife Nicole Kidman.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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And the film has stood the test of time, capturing the essence of America's early space program for posterity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2025
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Those forecasts are based on the idea that many U.S. stocks are overpriced, in essence, and trading above their real value.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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The best personification of this reality is Sen. Padilla.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Its figures are exemplary, their motivations too stripped-down for anything like ideological personification—just man, woman, animal.—
Nicholas Dames,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Straus has authored over 85 refereed journal articles and many reports, abstracts/proceedings, popular articles and newsletters, in addition to mentoring several graduate students.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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The study was presented as an abstract, but a more in-depth manuscript of the investigation will be submitted for peer review in the coming months, Mahdavi said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Extra landscape and grading work, upgraded crossings at Broadway and Lincoln Street, and the incorporation of artwork by Colorado artists will make up the remainder of costs, said Danielle Oliveto, Polis’ deputy chief of staff and the office’s lead on the project.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
3 July 2025
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Its biggest revamp in years is credited to the incorporation of AI. —Amazon goes back to basics.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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“Manifestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/manifestation. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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