Thesaurus results for AVATAR

avatar

noun

ˈa-və-ˌtär

Definition of avatar next

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 From those images, the app creates a digital avatar of the athlete and simulates how different postures affect airflow and drag, variables critical to speedskating success. —

Jared Perlo, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026 German defence tech Helsing also picked up 600 million euros in 2025, and UK AI avatar startup Synthesia raised $200 million in January. —

Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026 In those early scenes of Home Alone, O’Hara is not just an avatar for a forgetful, imperfect mother. —

Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026 The main character is a nameless avatar in the original telling. —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for avatar

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But on Monday, the French pharma firm reported that clinical trial results showed its experimental oral drug venglustat improved the neurological manifestations of what’s known as type 3 Gaucher disease, which can include poor muscle coordination and cognitive issues.

— Andrew Joseph, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
Eventually there will be a physical manifestation of the Hall, a building somewhere with plaques and memorabilia and exhibits honoring the rich history of sports in Southern California, but that will be at the back end.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026