incarnation

/ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. A person who embodies a particular quality or idea in a very clear way.
    • The old castle was the incarnation of mystery and history.
    • She was the very incarnation of kindness and generosity.
    • He is often called the incarnation of modern jazz.
  2. A living being that is the physical form of a god, spirit, or abstract force.
    • The story tells of a wolf that was the incarnation of a vengeful spirit.
    • Some ancient cultures believed their kings were incarnations of the sun god.
    • In Hindu belief, Krishna is an incarnation of the god Vishnu.
  3. A particular version or form of something that has changed over time.
    • The latest incarnation of the software has many new features.
    • The band's current incarnation includes three new members.
    • This park is the third incarnation of the city's main public space.
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