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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
The presence of a firearm is known to be a key risk factor of intimate partner homicide.
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, in 2025, this display has — so far — been seriously hindered by the presence of a brilliant moon.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The command has maintained a strong force presence in the region, alongside the Chinese coast guard.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Unfortunately, in 2025, this display has — so far — been seriously hindered by the presence of a brilliant moon.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The command has maintained a strong force presence in the region, alongside the Chinese coast guard.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Lots of outdoor activities make the city a win for families, retirees, and couples, and the proximity to Austin is a perk for commuters and those looking for more affordable homes outside the capital.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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For a moody look choose the bronze finish, or stick to a minimalist aesthetic with the ivory option.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With the government shutdown now the longest in history and with no clear end in sight, the administration had warned that SNAP benefits would not be paid out for November.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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National parks may have the name recognition, but some of our country’s most beautiful natural wonders and sights are tucked away in state parks.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Roberts court, unusually obsessed with the Supreme Court’s public reputation and appearance of political interference, might consider such a ruling a way to balance limiting executive power without tanking the broader economy.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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The company, which provides infrastructure for AI, reported revenue that more than doubled from a year earlier, beating analyst expectations.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The breakthrough relied on a robotic system built by Lithuanian MedTech company Sentante.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For those keen to find pieces that possess similar attitude and individuality, the fall collections have plenty of to offer.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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That no-nonsense attitude seems to come naturally for Debi Mazar, who has made a name for herself as a character actress going back decades.—
Maggie Fremont,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cherry also resembles one of the best bigs in basketball in Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks, from the build to the high hair and the cool and calm demeanor.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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There was something wild and untamed about his whole demeanor, along with the look in his green eyes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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For the Blue Jays, Bichette would be their franchise shortstop in the same manner he's been for the last few years.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Once testing is complete, DSS will work closely with our EBT vendor to issue benefits in a timely manner.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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