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
Maybe if you were deeply invested in the authenticity of Black Sabbath and that incarnation of Ozzy, The Osbournes was a betrayal, turning mayhem into minstrelsy.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Present-day incarnations feel decidedly fresh, however, thanks to a consistent chalky white colorway.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
Caught in an undignified situation, humiliated by a hot, skinnier love interest, Jessica was the latest incarnation of the funny fat lady (who is never actually that fat, merely representative of the average American woman).
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 16 July 2025
In one incarnation, this is a tall, pivoting indoor fan.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Present-day incarnations feel decidedly fresh, however, thanks to a consistent chalky white colorway.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
Caught in an undignified situation, humiliated by a hot, skinnier love interest, Jessica was the latest incarnation of the funny fat lady (who is never actually that fat, merely representative of the average American woman).
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 16 July 2025
In one incarnation, this is a tall, pivoting indoor fan.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnation
Noun
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The collecting of hair is, in short, a deeply unrelatable manifestation of deeply relatable emotions: love, grief, nostalgia, yearning.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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While in police custody, Madelyn Cline's Danica Richards has a vision of Helen, who was memorably killed by the Fisherman in the 1997 movie, as a manifestation of her guilt.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Check out images of the iconic statue over the years.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Unlike the Soviets, who attempted to dictate public perceptions by manically managing the images of their exploits, NASA made the risky decision to allow its project to unfurl on live television.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The avatars blink, raise their eyebrows and move their shoulders with less than a second of reaction time.—
Alexandra Meier,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The person in the avatar even resembled Kohberger in real life, and the user never posted again after Kohberger was arrested.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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“Incarnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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