in appearance

idiom

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

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Recent Examples on the Web These caterpillars can be quite striking in appearance, often green with colorful stripes or spots. Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2024 Both are known to swim near the ocean surface with their dorsal fin visible, but there are some key differences in appearance. Kathryn Varn, Axios, 11 July 2024 The aquarium described sand tigers as being grayish brown in appearance with two dorsal fins of equal size. Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 27 June 2024 While absolutely stunning in appearance, these heels do not understand mercy. Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 July 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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