as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
our genial hosts, avatars of Southern hospitality
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Recent Examples of avatar
Creators contributing to the platform decide which level their avatar will be.
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Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
The digital avatars can also stream nonstop without needing breaks.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 19 June 2025
After players feed Toothless enough digital fish, their avatars reach out to pet the dragon, mimicking the clip from the Universal Pictures movie — a remake of the DreamWorks Animation box office hit.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Players can now customize their avatars to look like themselves, unlock exclusive levels and content and acquire loot boxes with randomized rewards to take their gameplay to the next level (literally).
—Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
The digital avatars can also stream nonstop without needing breaks.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 19 June 2025
After players feed Toothless enough digital fish, their avatars reach out to pet the dragon, mimicking the clip from the Universal Pictures movie — a remake of the DreamWorks Animation box office hit.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Players can now customize their avatars to look like themselves, unlock exclusive levels and content and acquire loot boxes with randomized rewards to take their gameplay to the next level (literally).
—Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatar
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These methods address not just the emotional but the physical manifestations of moral injury and foster long-term resilience.—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Wimbledon is the tennis manifestation of this attitude, the sensible friend who likes to call it a night early.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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The trailer delivers a snapshot of images and visuals throughout Em’s career while he’s being peppered with popular questions from fans about his personal life, family, music and fame.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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In September, the former newsreader was handed a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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During their initial conversations, McLeod first asked about his favorite brands, which also include Acne and Kith, as well as his style icons — the NBA’s Devin Booker, the NFL’s Ray-Ray McCloud and her client P.J. Tucker among them.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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She will be remembered as an exemplary icon of Indian cinema and culture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Most of them worked for the line in its previous incarnation, including experienced butlers who deliver personalized service to every suite.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 July 2025
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Candidates are subject to a series of tests, including identifying objects that belonged to the previous incarnation.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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“Avatar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatar. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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