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How to pronounce avatar in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms embodiment, incarnation
Type of personification
Has types deification, reincarnation


the very avatar of cunning.
Type Words
Type of hindu deity


some Hindus consider Krishna to be an avatar of the god Vishnu.

Examples of avatar

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Here's my Elf Yourself in case you want to see my avatar dancing in an elf suit.
From the avc.com
Given a taller avatar, you will act more confident and negotiate more selfishly.
From the online.wsj.com
Based in Silicon Valley, the company runs a hybrid chat, gaming and avatar site.
From the techcrunch.com
He was popular in his day, but he is now widely seen as an avatar of mediocrity.
From the nytimes.com
You start by designing the look of your diver from a limited avatar-design menu.
From the usatoday.com
His online system gave visitors an avatar with which to explore a virtual space.
From the guardian.co.uk
She is the avatar of a slimy ethos newly prominent in American politics and life.
From the freep.com
Ms. Price sees her avatar in a mirror displayed inside a virtual-reality headset.
From the online.wsj.com
Before I entered Second Life again I upgraded my avatar to much cuter dimensions.
From the time.com
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