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
An entire team is his avatar — a smash-mouth, 24-7 PR operation that seems bent on juicing political divisions.
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Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 8 Feb. 2025
Trump has long had a contentious relationship with the institution, considered one of the nation’s most prestigious avatars of culture.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Having different martial arts fighters and techniques to utilize helped deepen the cultural ties to each avatar’s personality beyond mere caricature, and has helped Tekken stand apart — both in terms of the faces seen on screen and the players at the helm.
—Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
When combined with filters and visual tricks, these avatars can appear entirely authentic during video calls.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 8 Feb. 2025
Trump has long had a contentious relationship with the institution, considered one of the nation’s most prestigious avatars of culture.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Having different martial arts fighters and techniques to utilize helped deepen the cultural ties to each avatar’s personality beyond mere caricature, and has helped Tekken stand apart — both in terms of the faces seen on screen and the players at the helm.
—Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
When combined with filters and visual tricks, these avatars can appear entirely authentic during video calls.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatar
Noun
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This year marks the first significant new manifestation of enterprise AI for healthcare.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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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
Noun
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The feeling of the photographer’s vivid images were brought to life by a mix of smoky Port Ellen and sunny Clynelish.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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One of the most enduring images in F*cktoys is when AP and Danni ride through town on their motorbike, their increasingly disheveled appearances marking the passage of time and the difficulty of their journey.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The short summary: Patrick drives snakes from Ireland and becomes a global icon; Brigid establishes Ireland’s first co-educational monastery and pioneers gender equality, yet remains in his shadow.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The imperious striker has now become the fastest player to reach 100 goal involvements in the Premier League, surpassing the longstanding record held by Premier League icon Alan Shearer.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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Nelson’s latest presents an equally intellectual history of funk music, from its West African, soul, and jazz roots to its later incarnations in disco, new wave, and hip-hop.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Presley story here is a lot more interesting, and Spacey mostly seems to be doing an impersonation rather than an incarnation.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Avatar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatar. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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