digital avatar

Virtual self-representation

A digital avatar is a graphical representation of a person in virtual environments—video games, social media, virtual reality, or online forums.

Users create avatars to represent themselves, often customizing appearance, clothing, and features.

Avatars range from realistic human likenesses to fantastical creatures to simple icons.

She spent an hour designing her digital avatar for the new VR platform.

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profile picture · hologram · simulation · metaverse · VR · virtual influencer · online · identity · customization · skin · animated · 3D · representation · bot · face · emoji · gaming · character creation

Categories
Opposites
physical embodiment

digital avatarphysical self

One's bodily existence

flesh and blood · corporeal form · physical body · human body · living being

authenticity/representation

digital avatartrue self

One's genuine identity

authentic self · mirror reflection · raw footage

anonymity versus identification

digital avatarlegal name

Official designation on records

real name

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G