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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And could Warren herself make an appearance in an upcoming episode of the show?
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Will Santa Claus make an appearance at the pub crawl?
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
The occasional celebrity guest will make an appearance on the show, including Al Roker as a guest judge during Episode 1.
Having never been to Nashville, Safi described how the beginning of the show was particularly nerve-wracking.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
This is true, CSC says, even if a particular NIL deal involves an athlete paid to make an appearance on behalf of the collective at a golf tournament, which is open to the public and charges an entrance fee.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Will Santa Claus make an appearance at the pub crawl?
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
The occasional celebrity guest will make an appearance on the show, including Al Roker as a guest judge during Episode 1.
Having never been to Nashville, Safi described how the beginning of the show was particularly nerve-wracking.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
This is true, CSC says, even if a particular NIL deal involves an athlete paid to make an appearance on behalf of the collective at a golf tournament, which is open to the public and charges an entrance fee.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 July 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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