as in manifestations
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
our genial hosts, avatars of Southern hospitality
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Recent Examples of avatars
The Fundamental Flaw In Digital Representation Legal experts point out several problems with using AI avatars for courtroom advocacy.
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Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Almost immediately, the little avatars pop up, followed by the reactions—the teardrop emojis and the misspelled and mispunctuated condolences.
—David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
With its launch of hyper-realistic interactive avatars, HeyGen allows companies to create customized, lifelike digital spokespeople that can interact in real-time, humanizing digital interactions and transforming customer engagement.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In an era where digital avatars dominate and virtual goods fetch eye-watering prices, one of the most surprising consumer success stories of the past few years has been decidedly physical, pint-sized, and, at first glance, slightly, well, peculiar.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Key features include customizable avatars, training with multiple information sources, over 1,000 templates, voice and phone agents, WhatsApp integration, and embeddable chatbots.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This innovation includes small language models, middleware, and even customizable 3D avatars, adding significant value to the platform.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
If this happens, realistic 3D avatars will soon be a technology that is readily available to be used by consumers.
—Victor Erukhimov, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Creating realistic avatars for social interaction in 3D media has been a longtime dream of many people.
—Victor Erukhimov, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Almost immediately, the little avatars pop up, followed by the reactions—the teardrop emojis and the misspelled and mispunctuated condolences.
—David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
With its launch of hyper-realistic interactive avatars, HeyGen allows companies to create customized, lifelike digital spokespeople that can interact in real-time, humanizing digital interactions and transforming customer engagement.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
In an era where digital avatars dominate and virtual goods fetch eye-watering prices, one of the most surprising consumer success stories of the past few years has been decidedly physical, pint-sized, and, at first glance, slightly, well, peculiar.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Key features include customizable avatars, training with multiple information sources, over 1,000 templates, voice and phone agents, WhatsApp integration, and embeddable chatbots.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This innovation includes small language models, middleware, and even customizable 3D avatars, adding significant value to the platform.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
If this happens, realistic 3D avatars will soon be a technology that is readily available to be used by consumers.
—Victor Erukhimov, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Creating realistic avatars for social interaction in 3D media has been a longtime dream of many people.
—Victor Erukhimov, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avatars
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Al-Shabab and later the Islamic State in Somalia are the most extreme manifestations of this trend.—
Ido Levy,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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And for those watching from on high—senators, judges, CEOs—mass protests are physical manifestations of public opinion.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But unlike those 90s icons, Labubu’s following has been fuelled by algorithms and influencers.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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His sound draws inspiration from 2000s and 2010s pop icons while incorporating contemporary production techniques.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Part of it was spent in various incarnations of the Jets’ fourth line, where David Gustafsson performed better than Barron did on faceoffs.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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More than once Snook squabbles with one of her video incarnations over ownership of the narration.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Avatars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatars. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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