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UK
/ˈævɐtˌɑː/
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[ US /ˈævəˌtɑɹ/ ]
[ US /ˈævəˌtɑɹ/ ]
NOUN
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the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form
some Hindus consider Krishna to be an avatar of the god Vishnu -
a new personification of a familiar idea
the embodiment of hope
the incarnation of evil
the very avatar of cunning
How To Use avatar In A Sentence
- The avatar would greet drivers and give them information and personalized feedback using conservational language. Ford to Enhance Sync With 'Apps' and Avatars
- According to John Ralson, who apparently has some sort of Avatar-like connection to all living things in the Silver State, Berkley had been weighing the decision for a while but ultimately decided that the opportunity was too good to pass up. HUFFPOST HILL - Congress Passes Budget, Catastrophe Postponed
- He was named Time magazine's ‘Person of the Year,’ the avatar of the stricken city.
- Favreau says they are “exploring using similar techniques” to Avatar “n Iron Man 2 because “it is a game-changer from a production standpoint”. Jon Favreau on Why Iron Man 2 Won’t Shoot in IMAX and How Avatar Will Revolutionize Cinema | /Film
- The specter of death lingers over the entire film, both figuratively with Tommy Lee Jones as a corporate "axeman" sent to close down the show after one last performance and literally, in the form of Virginia Madsen's angel in a white trenchcoat, a noirish avatar of death who Altman credits as the "Dangerous Woman" even though she's given an actual name in the film. Archive 2008-11-01
- So, while everyone else was noticing that Avatar hates pale-skinned people with a passion, I was enjoying watching the battles between dragons and helicopters. Movie Review: Avatar
- But most of the film could have been made by almost anyone, even though I doubt anyone else would have made so much of the connection Alexander has with a hawk - Stone loves his totemistic avatars.
- His avatar is of the old, cranky black guy who continually gripes about his fellow "darkies" and "negras" acting all like animals and stuff. Obama On The Britney Ad: They're Painting Me As "Risky"
- Krishna devotees ardently look upon him as the Godhead, more emotively evocative than most of the other avatars.
- GrrlScientist: yes, he is a bird i raised from a chick @100xCIENCIA: @GrrlScientist Is the lory in your avatar yours? Looking at partial eclipse directly could damage eyes, experts say