manifestation

noun

man·​i·​fes·​ta·​tion ˌma-nə-fə-ˈstā-shən 

-ˌfe-ˈstā-

1

a

: the act, process, or an instance of manifesting

demanded some manifestation of repentance

b(1)

: something that manifests or is manifest

(2)

: a perceptible, outward, or visible expression

external manifestations of gender

c

: one of the forms in which an individual is manifested

Hate in all its manifestations is wrong.

d

: an occult phenomenon

specifically : materialization

2

: a public demonstration of power and purpose

meetings, parades, and other such manifestations

—H. M. Parshley

Synonyms

• abstract
• avatar
• embodier
• embodiment
• epitome
• externalization
• genius
• icon
• ikon
• image
• incarnation
• incorporation
• instantiation
• objectification
• personification
• personifier

Examples of manifestation in a Sentence

a portrait of a mother and child that is regarded as the very manifestation of maternal love

Recent Examples on the Web

The Bravo Life Host: Natanya Bravo The Bravo Life breaks the act of manifestation step-by-step. —Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

However, the art of manifestation is not just about wishful thinking or writing things down on a comprehensive list. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2025

Neptune’s debut in your sign will also inspire you to channel your dreams and creativity into your manifestations and personal transformation. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025

Goal setting is a practical process that involves creating a plan to achieve a goal, while manifestation is a lifestyle that involves using tools and systems to bring a goal into reality. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

manifestation

noun

man·​i·​fes·​ta·​tion ˌman-ə-fə-ˈstā-shən 

-ˌfes-ˈtā-

1

a

: the act or an instance of manifesting : expression

b

: something that manifests : evidence

2

: a public demonstration of power and purpose

Medical Definition

manifestation

noun

man·​i·​fes·​ta·​tion ˌman-ə-fə-ˈstā-shən, -ˌfes- 

: a perceptible, outward, or visible expression (as of a disease or abnormal condition)

the manifestations of shock