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
(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
… a large manifestation has closed the highway, the elated crowd … chanting …—Bob Shacochis
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“Manifestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manifestation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.
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