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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
Since the series debuted last November, the show’s cast, including Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, has become a sensation online in their late-night talk show appearances and interviews.
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Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
The couple — who are now one of the most watched of the season thanks to their double awards show appearances — were not shy about hiding their romance amidst the stars at the 2026 Golden Globes.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Both actors opted for Old Hollywood bobs—Gomez's recent signature for red carpet appearances and her fall 2025 wedding.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Moore did not allow a sack on 866 snaps during two seasons and 21 appearances, including 10 starts (nine in 2025).
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Ivy League championships and NCAA Tournament appearances have become the standard at Yale, which has made it five times since 2016 and pulled a couple of Round of 64 shockers.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
His parents, Ivar Sisniega and Cristina Fink, combined to make four appearances for Mexico in the Olympics.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Only in 2025 did the cornerback start to receive some defensive snaps – most of his prior appearances had been on special teams – yet coaches and players have raved about his ability.
—Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
The couple — who are now one of the most watched of the season thanks to their double awards show appearances — were not shy about hiding their romance amidst the stars at the 2026 Golden Globes.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Both actors opted for Old Hollywood bobs—Gomez's recent signature for red carpet appearances and her fall 2025 wedding.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Moore did not allow a sack on 866 snaps during two seasons and 21 appearances, including 10 starts (nine in 2025).
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Ivy League championships and NCAA Tournament appearances have become the standard at Yale, which has made it five times since 2016 and pulled a couple of Round of 64 shockers.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
His parents, Ivar Sisniega and Cristina Fink, combined to make four appearances for Mexico in the Olympics.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Only in 2025 did the cornerback start to receive some defensive snaps – most of his prior appearances had been on special teams – yet coaches and players have raved about his ability.
—Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearances
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Everyone followed a similar sartorial rhythm, in sheer looks, black sparkles, and some cool-toned mint.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Honda has also generated a lot of buzz with its new CB1000F homage (below) to the beloved CB750F from the 1980s, and many of Harley-Davidson’s models carry on the looks and stance of models stretching back to the 1950s.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Women adorned their hair in ribbons and men wore Dodgers caps to shield their faces from the sun, the crowd representing an array of identities that make up Los Angeles.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles Police Department won't enforce a California directive banning federal immigration agents from wearing masks or hiding their faces while conducting operations in the state.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, with Anaheim’s recent infusion of high-end forward talent — Beckett Sennecke, Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson have all broken out, and Chris Kreider and Mikael Granlund are new middle-six arrivals as well — Vatrano has fallen considerably down the depth chart.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Connecticut is home to more than 100,000 Muslims from different diasporas, as well as recent arrivals from the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia, united by the religion of Islam.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Troopers will also maintain visible presences around holiday events, crowded shopping venues and large public gatherings.—
Jackie Zhou,
NBC news,
16 Dec. 2025
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By virtue of playing characters who are constantly being underestimated and therefore must prove themselves, female leads Fujisaki and Kiyohara have the most dynamic roles and are therefore the most compelling presences.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Nov. 2025
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The rapid rise of AI technology has had negative effects on the climate and humanity, albeit indirectly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, of course, ICE will go elsewhere, but as after a rape, the effects of their occupation will not end with ICE’s departure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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That set her apart from other South Korean first ladies – who traditionally were viewed as humble, behind-the-scenes figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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These students do not count toward the college's enrollment figures.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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But even that can be strategic, as in-person impressions that can completely alter the game are made.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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In other words, the new-look Nielsen has helped recapture a sufficient volume of impressions that 27 of the broadcasts that made the cut two years ago wouldn’t have been eligible for inclusion in today’s ranking.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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In terms of public attitudes to these vehicles in Europe, the picture is murky.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are seven characters in the play but at least seven different romantic couplings, most of them conducted with proper British attitudes and stiff upper lips.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Appearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearances. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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