guest appearance

noun

: appearing or performing as a guest
He'll be making a special guest appearance on the popular television show next fall.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Saturday included a surprise guest appearance from Kenan Thompson, reuniting with Kel Mitchell for an All That panel following the announcement of the Good Burger film sequel. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2023 What’s less likely is a guest appearance on the Rhapsody Tour by Queen bassist John Deacon. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2023 Their guest appearance is fantastic because Wong and Park are naturally hilarious and have great chemistry. Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2023 The couple first met in 2010 during Paltrow's guest appearance as substitute teacher Holly Holliday on the show. Arielle Tschinkel, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2023 For a guest appearance on The Tonight Show, Pugh showed up in a sleek black jumpsuit featuring an open back and glittering silver crystal embellishments. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Mar. 2023 The 2023 California edition just wrapped up on March 5, headlined by Playboy Carti, Travis Scott, and Future, and making headlines for a surprise guest appearance by Justin Bieber during Don Toliver’s set on March 4. Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 18 Mar. 2023 Cole’s festival-closing set will also feature a guest appearance from Drake. Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Feb. 2023 Lizzo’s self-facing snaps came with an incredibly stylish guest appearance and some truly aspirational elevator content. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2023 See More

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“Guest appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guest%20appearance. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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