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
Having different martial arts fighters and techniques to utilize helped deepen the cultural ties to each avatar’s personality beyond mere caricature, and has helped Tekken stand apart — both in terms of the faces seen on screen and the players at the helm.
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Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
When combined with filters and visual tricks, these avatars can appear entirely authentic during video calls.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Synthesia just raised $180 million, valuing it at $2.1 billion, to make its avatars more lifelike and invest in tools for creating and hosting videos.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Over two one-minute trials, the children were asked to stand and copy the whole-body, dance-like movements of a video avatar while two Kinect Xbox cameras recorded them.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025
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Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
When combined with filters and visual tricks, these avatars can appear entirely authentic during video calls.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Synthesia just raised $180 million, valuing it at $2.1 billion, to make its avatars more lifelike and invest in tools for creating and hosting videos.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Over two one-minute trials, the children were asked to stand and copy the whole-body, dance-like movements of a video avatar while two Kinect Xbox cameras recorded them.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatar
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Related Story In general, Becker said consumers’ intrigue in crystals, manifestation and natural healing is coming through in fashion.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Feb. 2025
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Her violent outbursts may have been manifestations of an undiagnosed mental illness, which Kimberly believes was partly the result of a turbulent relationship with her own mother.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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But despite the media blitz projecting images of an unrelenting nationwide sweep, so far, the deportation of migrants is well below the monthly average during the Biden administration, and there is little evidence that ICE is arresting or detaining any more people than usual.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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For example, the site posts the flight path, images, coordinates, maps and information from news sources and social media posts for the Delta flight that rolled over in Toronto Pearson.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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Wave farewell to an American maritime icon The storied ocean liner SS United States left its Philadelphia pier on Wednesday to embark on its final mission … underwater.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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During his lifetime, Cobain spearheaded an international phenomenon, becoming not only the most visible representative of Seattle’s grunge scene but also an icon for a whole generation of disenfranchised youth.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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The last incarnation of the Avatar born an earthbender was Kyoshi, voiced by Jennifer Hale on the first two series.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Stream counts say this villain incarnation was a runaway success, but the spat with Lamar highlighted the points of frustration left in its wake.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Avatar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatar. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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