make an appearance

phrase

: 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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Diaz plays a single mom of two daughters who pinky-promised to make an appearance at her youngest child’s soccer game, but the universe has other plans for her. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026 Otherwise, your candle gift is likely to make an appearance at the next white elephant exchange. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 29 Oct. 2026 At the end of the video, Marivel and Frankie make an appearance, holding hands, before Styles runs to stand next to them and is then joined by the other dancers. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026 Fram also thinks Cody Johnson’s Banks of the Trinity could make an appearance. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026 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. 2026.

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