Thesaurus results for PRESENCE

presence

noun

ˈpre-zᵊn(t)s

Definition of presence

as in proximity

a position within view The will was signed in the presence of two witnesses.

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as in look

the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality the orchestra's musical director has a very stately presence

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Recent Examples of presence Their presence is still felt – the United States remains the world’s largest missionary-sending country by far, according to the World Christian Database. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 Steinem’s spirit and presence were felt in a room designed, in many ways, in her image. — Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 But the presence of her young daughter, Daisy (Blake Kennedy), unexpectedly brought over by her ex for the weekend, makes the stakes of her survival all the more complicated. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 The Cessna further enabled the company to keep expanding its presence. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presence

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Noun

Document, don’t debut That same appetite for proximity is reshaping the content that cuts through.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Porter said Philadelphia was chosen as Addy's destination for freedom because of its proximity and rich history.

— Liz Crawford, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of proximity

Noun

Build the rest of your look with bronzer, blush, mascara and more.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
The thin, buildable formula is an especially good fit for anyone who wants to even out discoloration and soften the look of pores without concealing their skin beneath a heavy layer of makeup.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of look

Noun

One of the highlights of the 2024 Paris Olympics was, for me, the sight at the opening ceremony of the floating cauldron held aloft by a giant glowing balloon.

— Hannah Bloch, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
The recent surge in oil prices comes as traders set their sights on two inflation reports due this week.

— Lee Ying Shan,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of sight

Noun

The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion is currently playing in her 26th US Open—making more appearances than any other player in tennis history.

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Its activities include track experiences, celebrity appearances, original media content and access to rare cars such as the McLaren GT3X, one of only 15 built.

— Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of appearance

Noun

Elroy Air said the latest flights will help inform the company’s efforts to deploy autonomous heavy-cargo aircraft safely and at scale.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
While more than 100 law enforcement agencies across the country have ended their contracts with Flock Safety in recent weeks over privacy concerns, the company and the state of Georgia are deeply tied to one another.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of company

Noun

The United States should thus push everyone to reinterpret the benefit-sharing provisions in a more generous manner.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
That are, again, all spoken at the same time, in a manner that could grate the nerves coming from the hands of any other filmmaker, but Herzog is entirely sincere and irony-free in his handling.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

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