in appearance

idiom

: in the way one looks
He is still very youthful in appearance.

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For a smaller variety, consider dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides), a deciduous conifer that is similar in appearance. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026 The term hypoechoic suggests a dark lesion seen on ultrasound when the tissue or organ being looked at should be lighter in appearance. Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026 These recombinant proteins can be extracted, spun into fibers, and finished into textile surfaces that resemble leather in appearance and tactility, but behave very differently across weight, durability, and environmental metrics. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026 Medication left in cold vehicles should be checked for changes in appearance. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in appearance

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“In appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20appearance. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.

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