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 Despite their enormous size and widespread presence in complex organisms, researchers still cannot explain their biological purpose. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 The president’s approval rankings tanked despite his enduring presence as a pop culture figure. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026 By laying the foundation for who Cassius Clay was, the series gives audiences a clearer sense of who Muhammad Ali became and why his presence is so enduring. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026 However, some executives remain determined to maintain a physical presence, believing that showing up during a crisis could give them a competitive advantage. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presence

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Noun

But perhaps the most appealing nearby attraction is Lausanne’s proximity to Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site stretching along the shore of Lake Geneva and east of the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The proximity of the two municipalities means some people work in one and live in the other — as is the case for Tom Mullane, a Brewster social studies teacher and Danbury resident.

— Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of proximity

Noun

Addressing the uproar the following day, Stewart said her look was meant to raise awareness.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
The piece has a rather minimalist look, with smooth, polished surfaces and no particular decorations, except for a few personal engravings.

— Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of look

Noun

Some young Catholics involved in local church groups hoped the sight of a pope drawing crowds would challenge Uruguay's image as a country indifferent to religion.

— ISABEL DEBRE, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
The city’s greatest sight is perhaps the Hospicio Cabañas, an early-19th-century orphanage with a chapel where José Clemente Orozco painted 57 frescoes in the late 1930s.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of sight

Noun

Fittingly, the rapper brings out his best fighters for the record, which features appearances from Drake, Travis Scott, and Loe Shimmy.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Designed to help smooth the appearance of wrinkles while supporting visibly firmer, more resilient skin over time, each mask is infused with approximately one-third of a jar the cream.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of appearance

Noun

The company also used non-compete agreements restricting employees from joining rivals for two years, as part of their employment contracts, with senior employees holding valuable technical expertise likely facing closer scrutiny.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Shares of companies that are directly exposed to the physical buildout of data centers tanked Wednesday, including Modine (a maker of data center HVACs, down about 21%) and Sterling Infrastructure (site prep and electrical work, also down 21%).

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of company

Noun

All of it is designed to feel like your own personal New England retreat, without the total do-it-yourself attitude of an Airbnb or unnecessary hand-holding of a hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Keeho lands somewhere hopeful, with his mindset shaping the attitude the group carries into BLOW UP, in part thanks to seeing Charli xcx’s Music, Fashion, Film Tour at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum that week.

— Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of attitude

Noun

These scenes are quite moving and well-played by Apa, who not only convinces us with that famous voice of Stewart’s but also his demeanor on screen and off.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Tao is slim, wears his dark hair boyishly grown out, and has a gentle and calm demeanor.

— Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of demeanor

Noun

Trombecky told me that Villalba, who came on board periodically, had a gentle manner and seemed conflict-averse.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Based on a preliminary autopsy, Malayshia's cause of death is blunt force trauma, and the manner of death has been ruled a homicide, Toczylowski said.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

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