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In “The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives,” a pants-wearing female reporter who encourages Elsie serves as an avatar of the changing attitudes toward women and their role in society.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

But it is also the avatar of a decadent Old World barely capable of maintaining the artifacts of its past, let alone rekindling its genius.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Well-known Albanian actor Anila Bisha, whose face and voice were used to create Diella's avatar, said she had not approved her identity for use in that way.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 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

But I’ve built up years of code on my avatar, programming myself for just this kind of grab.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu