in appearance

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

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These flightless birds are striking in appearance – bright blue skin, a helmet-like casque on their heads, and dagger-like claws on each foot. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025 This form is less common and can be more alarming in appearance, as the detachment begins in an area that typically remains firmly attached. Brandi Jones, Health, 7 June 2025 The bag features a 1-liter capacity to hold your belongings and is clear in appearance, which allows security and other event workers to easily look at the contents of your bag. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2025 Ronaldo Jr, being only 14, has a lot of growing and filling out still to do, and is gangly in appearance and languid in style. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 May 2025 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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