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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He is scheduled to make an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 19 Nov. 2025
Straight from the Bluegrass state, these confections are sure to make an appearance at any Southern holiday party.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Zero leggings make an appearance at the event.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Eras Tour guests Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, Gracie Abrams and Florence Welch also make an appearance in the trailer during their respective surprise performances.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
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Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 19 Nov. 2025
Straight from the Bluegrass state, these confections are sure to make an appearance at any Southern holiday party.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Zero leggings make an appearance at the event.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Eras Tour guests Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, Gracie Abrams and Florence Welch also make an appearance in the trailer during their respective surprise performances.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Nov. 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 25 Nov. 2025.
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