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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Many of them might just make an appearance in your consciousness when the lights go off. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 On the official @sartispritz Instagram page, American fans have continued to request that Sarti make an appearance in their cities. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 And, as a very small bonus, I was told there was even a chance—albeit a tiny one—that the Northern Lights might make an appearance. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 As part of his reintroduction to a global audience, Evan will make an appearance in the Grammy Museum’s Spotlight program on Friday, followed by a performance Sunday at KCON LA. Adam Davidson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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