1
as in reveals
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a frustration that is often manifested by a minor facial tic
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2
as in embodies
to represent in visible form
graduates of the military academies manifest, we hope, the best that this country has to offer
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Recent Examples of manifests
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
His team took a step back in 2025 — missing the playoffs after the departures of its offensive and defensive coordinators — but our voters were captivated by his raw, enthusiastic style, which manifests in some of the purest locker-room speeches in sports and an unforgettable coffee order.
—The Athletic Peak Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Their stories remind me of how violence is baked into the history and culture of the Delta and manifests itself in the prison population.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
And on some level — to your point — have continued, not right across the board but in significant measure, to be rejected and what that dynamic then manifests itself into.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
This manifests itself primarily through the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
For Taylor Swift, this truth manifests as that signature beauty look.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Using a combination of textiles, found materials, and digital photography, from family photos to contemporary shots of the Everglades, Eusebio weaves a narrative fabric that manifests her identity as both a child of immigrants and a native Floridian.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
Pennywise manifests as all of these throughout the book.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Verb
Trapped there, Goggins manifests both versions of his character at once, flickering between flashbacks of the steady Cooper and the present-day, tortured Ghoul.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
His team took a step back in 2025 — missing the playoffs after the departures of its offensive and defensive coordinators — but our voters were captivated by his raw, enthusiastic style, which manifests in some of the purest locker-room speeches in sports and an unforgettable coffee order.
—The Athletic Peak Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Their stories remind me of how violence is baked into the history and culture of the Delta and manifests itself in the prison population.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
And on some level — to your point — have continued, not right across the board but in significant measure, to be rejected and what that dynamic then manifests itself into.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
This manifests itself primarily through the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
For Taylor Swift, this truth manifests as that signature beauty look.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Using a combination of textiles, found materials, and digital photography, from family photos to contemporary shots of the Everglades, Eusebio weaves a narrative fabric that manifests her identity as both a child of immigrants and a native Floridian.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
Pennywise manifests as all of these throughout the book.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manifests
Verb
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This months-long CNN investigation reveals the depths of the debacle.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The National Assessment of Educational Progress, for instance, reveals that many students are advancing through grade levels without a corresponding improvement in their reading fluency or comprehension.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Marfa embodies a free-spirited approach to living—where art, community and self-expression unite under vast open skies.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The estate embodies eco-conscious design in ways both small and large.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In stock markets abroad, indexes fell across much of Europe and Asia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In stock markets abroad, indexes fell across much of Europe and Asia.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When using the dishwasher or washing machine, run full loads to maximize usage of the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Super Bowl had loads of celebrities cheering on their favorite team from the VIP boxes—Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Rosé, and Travis Scott among them.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The commercial started with the team’s helmet, which prominently displays the Cadillac logo and team name above the visor.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our own Metropolitan Museum displays a copy of that swollen right-hand — cast in bronze for Saint-Gaudens in the 1880s.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Leferi Chairman Choi In-seok expresses his condolences in his own statement following the late influencer's death.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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No other word expresses so much hatred and bigotry.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Phone numbers often come from unrelated data breaches and marketing lists.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Wickham, who welcomes Mottley’s commitment to electoral reform, said there is an issue with electoral voter lists throughout the region that needs to be addressed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The threat environment alone is enough to deter loadings and prompt diversions at the margin.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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However, arms control agreements limit current loadings to four or five.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Manifests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifests. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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