as in evident
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
despite his manifest lack of leadership skills, the shift supervisor managed to keep his position
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as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a frustration that is often manifested by a minor facial tic
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
graduates of the military academies manifest, we hope, the best that this country has to offer
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Recent Examples of manifest
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
This is made manifest through four sections (two comprising the majority of the book).
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
For instance, this could manifest as a heated argument that leads to a shocking revelation, or a surprising announcement that suddenly changes everything.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
The gown and a ship manifest are just two of the items she’s helped to preserve in her family.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
In that vacuum, religious zealots and cults manifest, nihilism thrives, and families are torn apart.
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Both styles were linked with higher burnout, though the effects manifested differently across men and women.
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For humans, crystalline buildups in the body manifest as excruciating shards in joints—a condition known as gout—or as kidney stones in the urinary tract.
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This is a dynamic that is evident to anybody who shops in the category.—
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But corruption, a decline in oil production and economic policies led to a crisis that became evident in 2012.—
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The images revealed both the mass and an affected lymph node, confirming the presence of cancer cells.—
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However, in November, Zubimendi revealed a more subconscious benefit to playing chess.—
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To @bleach37 my husband, thank you for embodying each of these characteristics so beautifully.—
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Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.—
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Both indexes snapped three-day losing streaks.—
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Ohio had the largest drop on the index, falling 29 positions to 43rd as a net-loss state in 2025 after ranking 14th as a net-gain state in 2024.—
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Excavators will support autonomous trenching, loading, grading, and related operations.—
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For top-loading machines, never fill laundry past the agitator.—
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Two people suffered life-threatening injuries and a suspect has been arrested in connection with an apparent stabbing in San Francisco on Saturday evening, police said.—
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For many of the previous 120 days, Tara tells Thomas what is happening to her, and convinces him of her situation through her apparent clairvoyance.—
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
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And yet, both within and outside the store, the American flag is prominently displayed.—
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The actress isn't shy about expressing her love for Leach on Instagram.—
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
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“Manifest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manifest. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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