1
as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the dignified appearance of this church leader the country club's manicured lawns and well-groomed appearance in general
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2
as in face
outward and often deceptive indication
can't you at least give the appearance of listening to what I say?
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3
as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
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Recent Examples of appearance
Doncic was a franchise cornerstone fresh off his first finals appearance and his fifth straight All-NBA selection when he was traded.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
On June 24, at the Tight Ends and Friends benefit concert, Swift made a surprise appearance.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Freeman has made 17 appearances for the Lions and has started four games for the United States Men’s National Team, including all three of the team’s Gold Cup Group Stage matches.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
In a preview clip from their first sit-down television appearance since their release, the Chrisley Knows Best stars and their children Savannah and Grayson reveal to Lara Trump their immediate reactions to first hearing the news in May.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 June 2025
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
On June 24, at the Tight Ends and Friends benefit concert, Swift made a surprise appearance.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Freeman has made 17 appearances for the Lions and has started four games for the United States Men’s National Team, including all three of the team’s Gold Cup Group Stage matches.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
In a preview clip from their first sit-down television appearance since their release, the Chrisley Knows Best stars and their children Savannah and Grayson reveal to Lara Trump their immediate reactions to first hearing the news in May.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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To me, Kelli flip-flopping on Brit this late in the game has a whiff of convenience, as if Kelli knew aligning herself with Brit amidst the Kenya controversy wasn’t a good look.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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While the carpenter and bumble bees were the most obvious visitors to the lupines, a closer look revealed a host of activity from small, blue butterflies, ants and ladybugs.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Post-Showtime era Johnson remained in the fold as the face of the franchise, even if for only a bit longer.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Courtesy and respect have become strategic advantages in the face of mounting press hostility.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Radiohead hasn't released a new album in almost 10 years, and fans have been waiting patiently since the May 2016 arrival of A Moon Shaped Pool.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The meeting came hours after Trump arrived back in Washington after abruptly leaving the G7 summit in Canada early, citing tensions in the Middle East and instructing his national security team on Monday night to be ready in the Situation Room upon his arrival.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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Daniels' presence resulted in Washington winning double-digit games and punching their ticket to the postseason.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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On the other hand, a reactive result means that the test showed a reaction, suggesting the presence of HIV antigens or antibodies in your sample.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
28 June 2025
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His powerful late kick and ability to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance in that race left a lasting impression.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The 77-year-old takes us through the songs, albums, and genres that left the biggest impression.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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When the dentist came back, his demeanor had changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Adding more high-skilled immigrants every year instead of just a one-time increase would have a larger effect.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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However, despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of physicians have the best of intentions, these new rules will have a chilling effect on both veterans seeking health care and providers caring for them.—
Flavia Mangan Colgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Almost like a Draymond — not Draymond’s attitude, but the mentality.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Both Jeff Bezos and Andy Jassy have echoed that attitude and authenticity—not just skills—are what set successful candidates apart.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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