Avatar

/ˈævɐtˌɑː/

/ˈævəˌtɑɹ/

Avatar

an image that is the representation of a player in a game or an account on social media

the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form

a new personification of a familiar idea

synonyms : embodiment

Examples

1. Avatars can actually do very different emotional work.

2. Avatars started out as spaceships, paddles, tiny men, and very hungry pie charts.

3. If your avatar has ears.

4. And this game has very simple avatars.