Example sentences for: incarnations

How can you use “incarnations” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Because "history moves in response to narratives, dream images, heroes, heroines, and myths," women need to think of themselves as latter-day incarnations of "Diana, avenger of insult; Sheba, a responsible, politically influential sovereign; and Nike, the feminine spirit of victory."

  • In My Brother we see the real McCoy and she is, if anything, more formidable than her various imaginary incarnations.

  • I've always admired Bob Shrum in his multiple incarnations as political handler, pundit, writer, etc.

  • Vishnu, a four-armed god with mace, conch, discus, and lotus, has many incarnations, of which the most famous is Krishna, who appears as conquering hero, flute-playing lover, or mischievous baby.

  • As Leigh skips back and forth between past and present, he spotlights the contrast between the well-coiffed woman and strung-out teen-ager; gradually, the two incarnations merge.


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