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manifestation

noun

ˌma-nə-fə-ˈstā-shən

Definition of manifestation

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 Compared with the political circus in Washington and the malaise in the rest of America, such surface-level manifestations of China’s wealth and power often lead to sweeping conclusions about relative national trajectories. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026 This campaign may be the purest policy manifestation of a left-populist energy that has been on the rise for years, and has recently started to produce more electoral victories. — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 From this perspective, conventional quantum formalism can be understood as a mathematics of manifestation. — Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The 1905 law explicitly mentions religious ceremonies, processions and other outdoor manifestations as subject to the ordinary rules governing public order. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manifestation

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Bad news for fans of Ted Lasso‘s original Richmond men’s team who have been holding out hope for a larger presence of the players in the show’s new incarnation.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
But against her current longer hair, this latest incarnation feels newly sharp.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of incarnation

Noun

As their names suggest, one perfume bottle features an image of pizza and the other of pasta on its front.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of image

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Lula’s coalition filed a legal complaint requesting that the avatar’s profiles be taken down, on the grounds that the anonymous accounts peddled false or distorted information that could mislead voters.

— Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2026
Like Muse, Dots have blobby, anthropomorphic avatars and customizable names.

— Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of avatar

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Following his speech, the video of Parton played and the beloved icon appeared on screen, as brilliant as ever.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Shares of TSMC TSMC, which counts Nvidia and Apple among its customers, has been a major beneficiary of surging demand for advanced AI chips.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of icon

Noun

The bones, essence, and layering of that apartment form a mini masterclass in design.

— Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
In the morning, reach for your cleanser or simply rinse the skin with water, then proceed with a hydrating serum or essence (if desired), moisturizer, and SPF.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of essence

Noun

Democrats have continued to invoke Epstein as a personification of Washington cronyism throughout this election cycle.

— Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Then, just to keep us guessing, Pugh attended a press event at New York’s Paley Center in an ethereal all-white Erdem gown, a personification of symbolic innocence.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of personification

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Incumbent Linda Budge, who has been on the City Council since the city’s incorporation in 2003, is running for reelection in the 5th District against Tegan Mauldin and Lilia Darbinyan.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The incorporation of the media aspect — linking stories and stats to theScore Bet is one difference between this and other competitors.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of incorporation

Noun

Regardless, there’s a clear symbolism to Clark empathizing and embracing a bloated externalization of his own inchoate fury until someone with an outside perspective disturbs his peace, and that fury breaks loose and devours him.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The trade-off for that short-term satisfaction is the externalization of a thinking process that used to live inside a junior associate’s head.

— Jeff Raikes, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of externalization

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