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
The new Kleiner is smaller and more focused than its previous incarnation—more boutique than mega.
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Admirers wishing to have a brand-new Alvis can commission an exquisite continuation—a few famous prewar and postwar models are available—from the current incarnation of Alvis Car Company Limited.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
David Foulquier knows that the first incarnation of his beloved restaurant Fooq’s has taken on something of a legendary quality.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
At present, here in early 2026, the cross-section limits from experiments such as XENON have ruled out the standard WIMP miracle scenario in practically every reasonable incarnation.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Admirers wishing to have a brand-new Alvis can commission an exquisite continuation—a few famous prewar and postwar models are available—from the current incarnation of Alvis Car Company Limited.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
David Foulquier knows that the first incarnation of his beloved restaurant Fooq’s has taken on something of a legendary quality.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
At present, here in early 2026, the cross-section limits from experiments such as XENON have ruled out the standard WIMP miracle scenario in practically every reasonable incarnation.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The images from the doorbell camera show the intruder approaching the alcoved entryway of Guthrie’s house with his head down, walking hunched over, as if trying to avoid his face being seen.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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But prompts can also contain other videos and images.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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His character is an avatar for the austere religion that threatens to impinge on the wildness that reigns at the Heights.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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But as the title character and a partial avatar for Williamson — who had similarly spent his own teen years dreamily pining and aspiring to be a filmmaker — Dawson was the boy-next-door pillar around which the show orbited.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Incarnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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