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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The couple’s two daughters, Sunny and Sadie, will also make an appearance. Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 The six-cylinder Hurricane has yet to make an appearance in a production version of Jeep’s midsize SUV, so even the basics needed to be addressed. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026 While Furtado didn’t make an appearance alongside Timbaland, her pre-recorded vocals could be heard playing from speakers at the venue. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 Despite Alexander having yet to be able to make an appearance to coincide with what has become a popular event at Yankee Stadium, Cartmell says the actor and his team have been involved with the creative process each time. David Betancourt, New York Times, 27 July 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 12 Aug. 2026.

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