make an appearance
idiom
: to go to an event, gathering, etc., usually for a short period of time
The candidate made an appearance at the rally.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Other famous faces to make an appearance at the festivities included Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber and Justine Skye.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Not only will November's full super moon and meteor shower be visible, but there's also a chance the northern lights could make an appearance.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Additionally, many original pro dancers who were part of the series are set to make an appearance.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make an appearance
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“Make an appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20appearance. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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