make an appearance
idiom
: to go to an event, gathering, etc., usually for a short period of time
The candidate made an appearance at the rally.
Examples of make an appearance in a Sentence
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While Bickle didn’t make an appearance, several family members attended, including his wife, Diane, and sons Luke and Paul.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
It has been rumored that her Supergirl will make an appearance in Superman, which stars David Corenswet, although the filmmakers have yet to confirm that.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2024
Rubies, too, make an appearance here: A five-carat ruby and diamond ring is slated for $1.1 million, and a Bulgari Trombino ring featuring the same type of gem is priced at $552,000 on the high end.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
For the first time since 2007, Brood XIII, or 17-year cicadas, will make an appearance in the state.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Ceviche will make an appearance, with local grouper dry-aged and served with aji limo leche de tigre and percebes (gooseneck barnacles).
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
Top models like Coco Rocha and Karlie Kloss usually make an appearance, and fashion fans have come to expect head-turning looks from Rihanna, Beyoncé, Blake Lively, and Madonna.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 May 2024
By Vanessa Franko, Mikael Wood and August Brown, Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift’s name isn’t on the lineup poster of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, but that doesn’t mean pop’s biggest superstar won’t make an appearance in Indio this month.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Clinton herself would make an appearance during cocktail hour to toast women’s leadership.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
It has been rumored that her Supergirl will make an appearance in Superman, which stars David Corenswet, although the filmmakers have yet to confirm that.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2024
Rubies, too, make an appearance here: A five-carat ruby and diamond ring is slated for $1.1 million, and a Bulgari Trombino ring featuring the same type of gem is priced at $552,000 on the high end.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
For the first time since 2007, Brood XIII, or 17-year cicadas, will make an appearance in the state.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Ceviche will make an appearance, with local grouper dry-aged and served with aji limo leche de tigre and percebes (gooseneck barnacles).
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
Top models like Coco Rocha and Karlie Kloss usually make an appearance, and fashion fans have come to expect head-turning looks from Rihanna, Beyoncé, Blake Lively, and Madonna.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 May 2024
By Vanessa Franko, Mikael Wood and August Brown, Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift’s name isn’t on the lineup poster of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, but that doesn’t mean pop’s biggest superstar won’t make an appearance in Indio this month.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Clinton herself would make an appearance during cocktail hour to toast women’s leadership.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
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