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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Their parents, who are divorced and live back in their home state of New Jersey, will also likely make an appearance.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The sun is forecast to make an appearance in the afternoon, with mild winds.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
The couple paid an extra $3,000 for Mickey and Minnie Mouse to make an appearance at their wedding, in two 30-minute sets.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The 23-year-old defender has previously been selecetd to represent Senegal’s under-17 and under-23 side, but has yet to make an appearance.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The sun is forecast to make an appearance in the afternoon, with mild winds.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
The couple paid an extra $3,000 for Mickey and Minnie Mouse to make an appearance at their wedding, in two 30-minute sets.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The 23-year-old defender has previously been selecetd to represent Senegal’s under-17 and under-23 side, but has yet to make an appearance.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Make an appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20appearance. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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