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
Its other championship came in 1979 in the team’s previous incarnation as the Seattle Supersonics.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 June 2025
With the rocky seaside cliffs of Northern Ireland standing in for the Isle of Berk, the new How to Train Your Dragon built a whole Viking village to deliver its more tactile incarnation.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
Most of them worked for the line in its previous incarnation, including experienced butlers who deliver personalized service to every suite.
—AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
Mixed in with this bold art and design are art deco vestiges of the building’s former incarnation as the Saxony Hotel in the 1950s and ’60s, when Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and Elvis frequented the hot spot.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 June 2025
With the rocky seaside cliffs of Northern Ireland standing in for the Isle of Berk, the new How to Train Your Dragon built a whole Viking village to deliver its more tactile incarnation.
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
Most of them worked for the line in its previous incarnation, including experienced butlers who deliver personalized service to every suite.
—AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
Mixed in with this bold art and design are art deco vestiges of the building’s former incarnation as the Saxony Hotel in the 1950s and ’60s, when Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and Elvis frequented the hot spot.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnation
Noun
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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
Noun
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The authenticity of the images has not been confirmed, although Banks aired it all out to the public.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
15 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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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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Mila isn’t just a 3D avatar with a synthesized voice.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
4 July 2025
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“Incarnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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