1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of presence
Then, there’s Joshua Manning, a steady presence with good hands and high football IQ.
—
Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Yet, their constant presence helped maintain urgency of the change process.
—Iese Business School, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Clad in a black, flowy dress with chains swinging around their waist, Dua Saleh’s whispery cadence gave her an enchanting presence over the room.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
The partnership not only amplifies Levi’s presence under the same roof as high-end labels like Prada and Brunello Cucinelli but also supports the brand’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in Canada.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for presence
Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Yet, their constant presence helped maintain urgency of the change process.
—Iese Business School, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Clad in a black, flowy dress with chains swinging around their waist, Dua Saleh’s whispery cadence gave her an enchanting presence over the room.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
The partnership not only amplifies Levi’s presence under the same roof as high-end labels like Prada and Brunello Cucinelli but also supports the brand’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in Canada.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for presence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
Noun
-
Far fewer invested in training leaders to evaluate people based on output, not proximity.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
For an increasing number of companies, reasoning models (AI that thinks through problems rather than just following commands) are making traditional prospecting look as outdated as a Rolodex.—
Aditya Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
-
Here's a deeper look at Hughesnet's satellite home internet plans.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Noun
-
In 1892, within sight of the statue, America's first-ever immigration facility opened at Ellis Island.—
Mo Rocca
July 6,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
-
While fictional, Piston Peak is inspired by the Rocky Mountain area and the history and iconic sights of the American Frontier and its national parks.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
-
Ten of his 26 Premier League appearances last season were at right-back or left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
-
The title instantly becomes Jethro Tull’s eighteenth top 10 and twenty-ninth total appearance on the tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
-
Originally launched in 1989 as a handbag and wallet supplier, the company has grown to successfully launch everything from diaper bags to long-haul trunk suitcases—all with quality, durability, and functionality at the forefront.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
-
Munster also said that Apple can benefit from a low bar in terms of what the company needs to deliver on AI advancements.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
Noun
-
This shift in the cat's demeanor resonated with viewers who recognized the familiar orange cat attitude.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
-
Perhaps the attitude is that, as the tech sector caused the problem and is profiting from it, the tech sector should sort it out.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
When the dentist came back, his demeanor had changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
-
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
Noun
-
Consider the distinct strengths: Neural AI: Excels at pattern recognition and learning from vast unstructured datasets, often in a largely unsupervised manner, leading to emergent capabilities in language and reasoning.—
Anuradha Weeraman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
This is someone who progresses the ball in a speedy but sensible manner.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share