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as in looks
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the dignified appearance of this church leader the country club's manicured lawns and well-groomed appearance in general
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as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication
can't you at least give the appearance of listening to what I say?
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as in arrivals
the act of coming upon a scene
his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
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Recent Examples of appearances
Caissie struggled a bit to start spring training, logging just one hit with six strikeouts in nine plate appearances before leaving for the tournament.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Twenty-three plate appearances with a runner on second or third base produced two hits.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
The rules allow student-athletes to receive compensation from third parties for use of their name, image and likeness, such as social media posts, brand appearances or promoting products and services.
—Aidan Sadovi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Heading into Saturday’s game, Klein had just 17 appearances in a Dodgers uniform, World Series included, but Roberts sees late-inning relief appearances down the road.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Texas made just two Elite Eight appearances over its previous 30 seasons before Schaefer was hired.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
If his two postseason appearances and four appearances in the World Baseball Classic are included, opponents are 0-for-53 with seven walks and 41 strikeouts over Miller’s last 16 games.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The 21-year-old defender has started in 23 of his 30 career appearances.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Between 2024 and ‘25, Eldridge had 321 plate appearances in Triple-A.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Twenty-three plate appearances with a runner on second or third base produced two hits.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
The rules allow student-athletes to receive compensation from third parties for use of their name, image and likeness, such as social media posts, brand appearances or promoting products and services.
—Aidan Sadovi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Heading into Saturday’s game, Klein had just 17 appearances in a Dodgers uniform, World Series included, but Roberts sees late-inning relief appearances down the road.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Texas made just two Elite Eight appearances over its previous 30 seasons before Schaefer was hired.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
If his two postseason appearances and four appearances in the World Baseball Classic are included, opponents are 0-for-53 with seven walks and 41 strikeouts over Miller’s last 16 games.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The 21-year-old defender has started in 23 of his 30 career appearances.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Between 2024 and ‘25, Eldridge had 321 plate appearances in Triple-A.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearances
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Guests will have the opportunity to spend the night inside Hannah’s world, just steps from the ocean, and get a peek into the star’s legendary closet, where racks burst with glittering stage looks, sequined tops, and bold accessories.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s looks-maxxing terminology for becoming really, really hot.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Gosling fell in love with the piece but suggested a version of it with fox faces and fox footprints instead.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Favorites like Connor Tomlinson return, joined by new faces on their own love quests.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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This offer is valid for arrivals on most days from July 30 through October 3, 2026.—
Carly Neil,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 200 flight departures and arrivals were delayed.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Traditional sportsbooks with brick-and-mortar casino presences, such as Caesars and BetMGM, have abstained from prediction markets and remain with the AGA, as do many tribal groups that are bracing to fight prediction markets.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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But their fundraising and campaign presences to this point have been minimal.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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And nowhere are the effects of higher ACA premiums felt more than in Miami-Dade, which has the largest Obamacare enrollment population — more than 1 million last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — of any county in the nation.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The decision drew immediate fire from El-Sayed's primary opponents and national Democratic figures, forcing a rare public reckoning over how far the party should go to recapture young men who abandoned it in record numbers in 2024.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Strike while the impressions are fresh.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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But so many of the good impressions United hopes for hinge not on better seats or bigger screens but on the service passengers get from flight attendants—who haven’t had a raise since 2020 and voted down a new contract negotiated by their union last year.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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This test measures not only resilience but also the various ideological and emotional factors typically associated with it, such as family support, personal competence, and faith in God — a higher score reflects more of these attitudes and supports.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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From a public health perspective, understanding these attitudes is essential.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Appearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearances. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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