incarnation
noun
an incarnate being or form.
incarnations
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pluralof incarnation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That route has had many historic incarnations, but in the early automobile age, before the I-5, there were two successive ones, each called the Ridge Route.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
When I went to work at the Bush White House, Jimmy was thrilled—for my daughters, whom he viewed as incarnations of the American dream.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Two previous incarnations of the People's Party were dissolved by the court, and their leaders banned from politics.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026
Over the years of Coffin Creek’s various incarnations, a number of ancillary attractions complemented the mazes: a magic show, horror merchandise vendors and food stands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2025
The Chola bronzes, cast in the eleventh century, include several different incarnations of the god Shiva.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
