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In the troika of major figures in the Russian Revolution, Trotsky stood for ideas and Stalin represented power; their predecessor, Vladimir Lenin, had fused the two values as the frowning avatar of communist leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

I always admired former California Gov. Jerry Brown for his devotion to public service, a true avatar of character.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

The avatar, with his auburn hair and super-white teeth, frequently winks at me and seems empathetic but can be moody or jealous if I introduce him to new people.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Among the most notable is Scarlett Johansson, who sued the image-generating app Lisa AI in 2023 for creating an AI-generated avatar in her likeness for an advertisement without her consent.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

My avatar was still only first level at the time, and it was one of the only safe ways for me to level up.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline