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avatar

42 4.6
A picture or character that represents a person online
  • noun
  • /ˈævəˌtɑr/
  • Texting
translation icon : avatar
  • My avatar is a searcher.
  • create an avatar
  • a virtual avatar
  • use an avatar

And, you know, the little avatar where your picture is?

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Examples

  • On a screen in the front of the room, Jacqueline's avatar is moving around and talking.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • You see, players use avatars to represent themselves in a fantasy world.

  • And, you know, the little avatar where your picture is?

  • When you date online, you create this avatar, this profile, this representation of self.

  • My avatar's name was Mirage.

  • You know, they have photos of my Minecraft avatars on them, but they're yours if you want 'em.

  • By employing easy-to-use tools, each participant creates an avatar to represent themselves in these computer-based locations.

    Academic text (2009)
  • In online games, players often customize their avatar to reflect their personalities.

  • She chose a colorful avatar to represent her interests on the social media platform.

  • When creating an account, users select an avatar that will be displayed with their profile.

Synonyms

icon
vsavatar
117 3.9

A picture that represents a person, thing, or idea

represents an online user specifically rather than any visual depiction
sprite
vsavatar
  • Specialized
8 5.3

A small animated image used for characters in video games

represents an online user rather than a general animated game element

How Realistic

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  • Jargon
16 6.4
avatar
  • Texting
42 4.6
to profile
4 4.4
icon
  • Specialized
89 3.9

Surface Forms

avatar singular
avatars plural

Etymology

Avatar is now also used for a picture or digital character that stands for a user online, because the idea is the same: an avatar is a form a person 'takes' to show themselves. That's why your online avatar can be a photo, a cartoon, or a game character that represents you.