APPEAR Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

appear

verb

ə-ˈpir

Definition of appear

as in to show

to come into view a police car appeared just as I ran a red light

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Relevance

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as in to seem

to give the impression of being it appears that he doesn't hear you

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as in to begin

to come into existence the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately

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as in to arrive

to get to a destination a friend who daily manages to appear at our door just as dinner is being served

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Recent Examples of appear Regular exercise is one of the most powerful habits for protecting long-term health, and higher activity levels appear to reduce many risks associated with sedentary time. — Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026 But along comes Depp this afternoon for a mic-drop moment, appearing shortly after DC’s Jim Lee panel that featured a look at James Watkins’ upcoming movie Clayface. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 July 2026 The fully electric vehicle is unlike anything to ever wear the Land Rover or Range Rover name and, at a glance, appears to have more in common with a sedan than an SUV. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 Wear and tear throughout the year has been minimal, with the first stain appearing during Keong’s recent move. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for appear

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Justice John Dixon said Bauer Media had failed to show the claims made about Wilson were substantially true or trivial.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Techradar’s recent survey on consumer attitudes to AI shows a drop in the use of AI services such as Gemini and ChatGPT.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of show

Verb

Even more concerning, the legislature seems to be paying little attention to how to pay for these benefits now or in the future.

— Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
Saunders had been preparing for the Chiefs’ game that week against the Houston Texans and seemed unaware that any game was taking place, let alone a championship match.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of seem

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Researchers began this effort in 2025, taking cell samples from deceased golden wild yaks and transplanting clone embryos into surrogate mothers.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Two other big decisions – the faith in both Willis and Proctor – will begin to define the new era.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of begin

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Georgia voters should look twice before donating money to candidates this election season.

— Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
As housing costs rise, residency policies change, remote work matures, and global uncertainty reshapes long-term planning, prospective expats are looking beyond yesterday's relocation favorites.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of look

Verb

Even in the prime of his worldwide fame, the legendary jazz saxophonist regularly came home for gigs.

— Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Accessibility Most guests park in a central lot before heading to their cabins—reducing carbon emissions—but two ADA-compliant cabins come with parking spots.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026