reappearance

noun

re·​ap·​pear·​ance (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s 

plural reappearances

: a second or renewed appearance : the act or an instance of reappearing

… Full House and The X-Files, which are just two of the old shows making a reappearance on our small screens …

—Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon

His speech was a welcome reappearance of the leader who sold himself as a compassionate conservative when he first ran for president …

—Peggy Fikac

Examples of reappearance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hobbling with the calf heavily strapped and a doctor nearby, Imam took throwdowns on the field on Sunday morning but no reappearance was suggested. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Thankfully, his reappearance in the show actually has a deeper purpose. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Taquiza is back — and happily, fans of the taqueria’s tacos didn’t have to wait long for its reappearance. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

There are plenty of Easter egg references to the previous films, including the reappearance of numerous demonic entities and the Red Door that serves as an entranceway to the Further’s various portals. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reappearance

• adherence
• appearance
• coherence
• preclearance
• clearance
• disappearance
• incoherence
• interference
• perseverance
• noninterference