as in manifestations
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
our genial hosts, avatars of Southern hospitality
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Recent Examples of avatars
The 100 were chosen from the initial online application stage and participated in the second round in person for a chance to be selected for the company’s virtual K-pop group – avatars powered by select performers' voices, movements, and personalities.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Show 25, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, took a more conservative approach to integrating college IP this year, adding eight schools that players can send their avatars to, including LSU, Texas and UCLA.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
And Russian billionaire Dmitry Itskov founded the 2045 Initiative, a life-extension project that envisions uploading human consciousness into computer avatars.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The result is eerie, with the avatars discussing topics ranging from the future of the working class to the fate of democracy, with chilly indifference.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
But perseverance stories involve moments in which things might not work out, whereas individualism books are less likely to feature their characters, avatars for their illustrious creators, messing up.
—Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Proprietary foundation models give AKOOL an unmatched edge—from hyper-realistic human avatars with natural body motion and emotion, to instant face swap, custom avatar creation, and industry-leading lip sync in 150+ languages.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Most of the 88 accounts were created this year and used AI avatars of Ramos, Noticias Telemundo and NBC News anchor José Díaz-Balart and Televisa anchor Enrique Acevedo.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
Future improvements could include wireless implants, eliminating the need for direct computer connections, and photorealistic avatars for more natural interactions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Show 25, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, took a more conservative approach to integrating college IP this year, adding eight schools that players can send their avatars to, including LSU, Texas and UCLA.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
And Russian billionaire Dmitry Itskov founded the 2045 Initiative, a life-extension project that envisions uploading human consciousness into computer avatars.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
The result is eerie, with the avatars discussing topics ranging from the future of the working class to the fate of democracy, with chilly indifference.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
But perseverance stories involve moments in which things might not work out, whereas individualism books are less likely to feature their characters, avatars for their illustrious creators, messing up.
—Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Proprietary foundation models give AKOOL an unmatched edge—from hyper-realistic human avatars with natural body motion and emotion, to instant face swap, custom avatar creation, and industry-leading lip sync in 150+ languages.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Most of the 88 accounts were created this year and used AI avatars of Ramos, Noticias Telemundo and NBC News anchor José Díaz-Balart and Televisa anchor Enrique Acevedo.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
Future improvements could include wireless implants, eliminating the need for direct computer connections, and photorealistic avatars for more natural interactions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatars
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Dyslexia like any other complex entity has a continuum from mild to severe manifestations.—
Laura Cassidy,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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These things are — according to Torres’s theories — navy blue, and the threat of that color’s oppressive manifestations lurks in the show like an under-the-bed monster wearing a toupee and a bad suit.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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What To Know China's Chang Guang Satellite Technology shared images taken by its Jilin-1 satellites on September 8, showing a Maxar Technologies WorldView Legion 2 satellite.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 1925, the legendary space has seen everyone from Dolly Parton to Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Garth Brooks and countless other icons deliver career-defining performances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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Past editions have seen icons like Tracey Emin and Sir Peter Blake selling their work to delighted collectors and casual passers-by alike.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Harem or balloon pants seen in recent collections are a sophisticated evolution from their original bohemian incarnations, featuring cleaner lines, refined fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fans of the songs from the Tambourine album may be pleasantly surprised to hear them in their early acoustic incarnations on Time and Patience.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Avatars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatars. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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