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a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
our genial hosts, avatars of Southern hospitality
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Recent Examples of avatars
Users can pose questions to the avatars, trained on proprietary data from the bank’s research team.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
There are companies creating life-like avatars that can fill in for you in virtual meetings, nodding at the right time and laughing when someone tells a joke.
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William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Microsoft has patented a system to recreate people as interactive avatars, including those who have died.
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Ella Chakarian,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
The use of immigrant avatars signals how central immigration remains to sustaining the narrative of the American Dream.
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Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Accompanying the release announcement is a new poster featuring Yash in dual avatars as the characters Raya and Ticket.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Gamers will also get access to player profiles with avatars for the first time, as well as support for a wider range of controllers.
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Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Part of the faceless creator economy includes AI influencers and avatars, who have emerged as critical tools for marketers.
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Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of artistic brilliance, even when its avatars may be difficult or messy.
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Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
There are companies creating life-like avatars that can fill in for you in virtual meetings, nodding at the right time and laughing when someone tells a joke.
—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Microsoft has patented a system to recreate people as interactive avatars, including those who have died.
—
Ella Chakarian,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
The use of immigrant avatars signals how central immigration remains to sustaining the narrative of the American Dream.
—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Accompanying the release announcement is a new poster featuring Yash in dual avatars as the characters Raya and Ticket.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Gamers will also get access to player profiles with avatars for the first time, as well as support for a wider range of controllers.
—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Part of the faceless creator economy includes AI influencers and avatars, who have emerged as critical tools for marketers.
—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of artistic brilliance, even when its avatars may be difficult or messy.
—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatars
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The persistence of these misconceptions matters because clinicians and the public alike may expect Ebola to look dramatic from the outset, when in reality its early manifestations often resemble many other common infectious diseases.
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The Cane Ridge Revival would become an epochal moment in American religious history, one of the most visible manifestations of what historians would later refer to as the Second Great Awakening.
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Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.
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Second, brighter satellites also create streaks in telescope images that mar observations.
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As a nod to the building’s legacy, where Hollywood’s earliest icons broke away from major studios to control their own work, AJU Continuum has launched its own in-house booking team for the live entertainment venue.
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The diverse lineup also includes pre-war masterpieces such as a 1939 Horch 855 and 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, alongside racing icons like a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C and a 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing.
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Although established names like Nicolas Cage, Brendan Fraser, Josh Hartnett, and Jude Law had been linked with previous incarnations of Superman, Singer opted to cast an unknown, just as Donner had done with the peerless Reeve.
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However, Clayton-Thomas continued working over the decades, both solo and as a member of later incarnations of the band.
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“Avatars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatars. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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