as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
she is the very incarnation of grace and tactfulness
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Recent Examples of incarnation
Over the years, the premise has changed from one incarnation of the team to the next.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
In the new incarnation of the premise, which was rooted in the novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Choderlos de Laclos, two ruthless step siblings will do anything to stay on top.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
That figure is more than in the previous incarnation.
—arkansasonline.com, 20 Mar. 2025
My favorite story in the book is about the contemporary Chicago incarnation (which gets addressed briefly, as an addendum to the traveling festival).
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
In the new incarnation of the premise, which was rooted in the novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Choderlos de Laclos, two ruthless step siblings will do anything to stay on top.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
That figure is more than in the previous incarnation.
—arkansasonline.com, 20 Mar. 2025
My favorite story in the book is about the contemporary Chicago incarnation (which gets addressed briefly, as an addendum to the traveling festival).
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnation
Noun
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And for those watching from on high—senators, judges, CEOs—mass protests are physical manifestations of public opinion.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Woman must be a manifestation of Ramona’s grief: a thing that arrived uninvited into this family’s life, cast a shadow over their home, and refused to leave.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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“Incarnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnation. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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