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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 European Space Agency (ESA) is entering a bold new phase of lunar exploration, setting its sights on establishing a sustainable and independent European presence on the moon.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Caracas warns that the growing American presence could trigger one of the most serious geopolitical confrontations in the Caribbean since the Cold War.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
This is an opportunity to check in with whether your feed is working for you — or against you, and reset your online presence.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Olson does not appear to have a campaign website or an active social media presence.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Caracas warns that the growing American presence could trigger one of the most serious geopolitical confrontations in the Caribbean since the Cold War.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
This is an opportunity to check in with whether your feed is working for you — or against you, and reset your online presence.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Olson does not appear to have a campaign website or an active social media presence.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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Lovers of all things Tuscany will appreciate the city’s proximity to the region’s renowned wineries, rolling landscapes, and idyllic dolce far niente lifestyle.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The administrator of a study-abroad program told me about a mom who moved to France for proximity to her daughter.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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Her reception and afterparty looks also included more custom looks.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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As for Chernin, the company has been busy after recently inking a first-look feature deal with Apple TV.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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True to form, Anderson arrived in her now-signature bare-faced look, with no trace of makeup in sight.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
25 Oct. 2025
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The mere sight of IKEA instruction manuals causes my eyes to glaze over, to say nothing of home COVID tests.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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In 586 plate appearances, George Springer has hit 32 long balls (17th in MLB), tallied 84 RBIs and scored 106 runs (9th in MLB).—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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He was released from his minor league contract in July of that year after making only three appearances.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The online education company, founded 20 years ago, has been hit by the rise of generative AI software tools, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, which have become increasingly popular among students.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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The company's previous mark for orbital launches was 134, set in 2024.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The conversation seems to have marked a shift in the right’s attitudes about Fuentes.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Is that indicative of a telling contrast in attitudes?—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The footage shows Deiseroth’s demeanor teetering between sad and angry.—
David Goodhue
October 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The comment is a nod to the stoic—or perhaps desensitized—demeanor of younger travelers in the face of stressors that rattle many.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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His second arrest came in the wake of the El Paso County Medical Examiner's Office completing their autopsy of Suzanne, whose manner of death was determined to be homicide.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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With Cutting's cause and manner of death ruled undetermined in his autopsy, and negative toxicology results, Ryan believes geolocation data and other digital clues could shed more light on his final hours.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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