presence

noun

ˈpre-zᵊn(t)s How to pronounce presence (audio)
Definition of presencenext
1
as in proximity
a position within view The will was signed in the presence of two witnesses.

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2
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 Nvidia's presence in the top 10 performers is especially heartening, considering the leading maker of AI chips has been in a frustrating position all year long . — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 What happens when the maternal body enters spaces built around aspiration, beauty, and desire, not as a contradiction but as an undeniable presence? — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Don Lemon asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal civil-rights charges against him related to his presence as a protest earlier this year at an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 Siemens has had a corporate presence in Georgia for 140 years, currently supporting 1,700 employees across two manufacturing facilities and six offices. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
  1. proximity
  2. look
  3. sight
  4. appearance
  5. company
  6. attitude
  7. demeanor
  8. manner
Noun
  • Leaders can no longer rely on proximity to ensure mission success.
    — Richard Neal, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the influential women on this show exert power through dragons or their proximity to them.
    — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of proximity
Noun
  • The beloved comfort shoe has become a styling staple for those who know that the coolest looks are often the ones that feel effortless.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The desire for teens to overhaul their look during high school is a healthy part of adolescent development.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • Milošević, in her UFC debut, earned a $100,000 performance bonus for her dominant victory, quickly setting her sights on future fights in the 135-pound division.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Located inside Bookman’s Alley, the restaurant’s entrance is tucked away from plain sight, which Kim said is what initially attracted them both to the space.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sight
Noun
  • These are contributed viewpoints rather than official World Economic Forum research conclusions, but their appearance on the platform reflects a real shift, since the conversation is no longer limited to what AI will do to work.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Gary hasn’t been tremendously present around the Raiders since Klint got the job — this was his first public appearance at a practice.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of appearance
Noun
  • The company said riders who repeatedly violate parking rules may receive warnings, fines or other account actions.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Coming out with any new car can typically cost a major company around $2 billion, but the research and development to bring such an inexpensive EV to the market has taken much more than that.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of company
Noun
  • My attitude, when adults behave like middle-schoolers, is to take the high road and ignore it.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • After four years of orbiting Mars, the orbiter ran out of attitude-control propellant, so NASA had to shut it down.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of attitude
Noun
  • Produced by Universal Global Television, The Five Star Weekend is centered on Hollis Shaw, a famed cook and best-selling author known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Alvarez now views Burke’s demeanor at the Withered pop-up in a different light.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of demeanor
Noun
  • The manner in which the company handles the Hugging Face controversy is likely to have a direct effect on its initial listing price.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • All of this must be done in a manner that does not stifle innovation or competition, but that balances corporate financial interests with the larger public good.
    — Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of manner

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