manifested
Americanadjective
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made clear or evident to the eye or understanding; shown plainly.
There’s an enormous distance between the word "joy" and a manifested joyfulness—a chasm that good writing strives to bridge.
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established by proof or evidence; put beyond doubt or question.
At this in vitro fertilization clinic we follow proven methods, using only medication with manifested effectiveness.
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recorded in a ship’s manifest.
For purposes of the manifested shipment, the shipper must declare explicitly whether it is acting as a waste generator, collector, or processor.
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His mental health struggles "really manifested in an obvious way" at Cambridge and he struggled to get through university.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Their failure to qualify for the World Cup in 2018 fractured a sense of hope manifested by the more naive, stone-washed-denim-clad days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Describe her leadership philosophy and how it manifested itself.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
“It’s manifested in a biological measurement, which is remarkable. It’s not a soft measurement; it’s something that you can count very accurately.”
From Salon ● May 15, 2026
“I’ve always been a believer, but to see how the signs manifested in him...if ever I had any doubt, he cast it away.”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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