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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 Raptors need his presence at the rim.
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Eric Koreen, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Afternoon has a steady presence in Gospodinov’s work.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The presence of beta amyloid and tau proteins are hallmark signs of Alzheimer’s.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
His presence on and off the field lifts the entire club and fan base.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
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Eric Koreen, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Afternoon has a steady presence in Gospodinov’s work.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The presence of beta amyloid and tau proteins are hallmark signs of Alzheimer’s.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
His presence on and off the field lifts the entire club and fan base.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 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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This lush faux Norfolk pine garland features a more irregular, layered look for an organic feel.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the capital, Caracas, CNN took a rare look at the application.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 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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And the company’s rich valuation has stoked skepticism among some investors worried about an AI bubble.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Consumer giant Kimberly-Clark, which makes Huggies diapers and Kleenex tissues, is buying the company that makes Tylenol and Band-Aids in one of the biggest mergers of the year.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 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
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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 5 Nov. 2025.
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