Synonyms of appearance

appearance

noun

ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s 

1

as in look

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• look
• presence
• demeanor
• attitude
• manner
• aspect
• dress
• garb
• mien
• behavior
• outside
• shape
• posture
• person
• regard
• figure
• deportment
• air
• cut of one's jib
• stance
• bearing
• comportment
• features
• pose
• poise
• complexion
• face
• carriage
• mold
• color
• coloring
• visage
• countenance
• cast
• turn
• physiognomy
• habit
• habitus
• superficies

2

as in face

outward and often deceptive indication

can't you at least give the appearance of listening to what I say?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• face
• impression
• effect
• seeming
• name
• show
• semblance
• outward
• guise
• likeness
• resemblance
• first blush
• display
• image
• implication
• representation
• air
• demonstration
• surface
• pretense
• suggestion
• imitation
• exterior
• shape
• facade
• mask
• hint
• simulation
• cloak
• affectation
• pose
• front
• fiction
• disguise
• masquerade
• gloss
• insinuation
• veneer
• shell
• patina
• imposture
• make-believe
• Potemkin village

3

as in arrival

the act of coming upon a scene

his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arrival
• advent
• coming
• beginning
• start
• approach
• onset
• entrance
• incoming
• debut
• commencement
• inception
• genesis
• birth
• morning
• ingress
• dawn
• dawning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• departure
• disappearance
• exit
• departing
• farewell
• passing
• parting
• evaporation
• retirement
• dissolution
• melting
• going
• fading
• withdrawal
• dissipation
• exiting
• quitting
• retreat
• leave-taking
• decampment
• leaving
• egress
• vanishing
• decamping
• evacuation
• emigration
• exodus
• fadeaway
• clearing out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appearance

Markle is expected to make an initial appearance in federal court Friday and has not yet entered a plea. — Max Foster, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Scorched Bamboo Bookshelves These are gorgeous, warm shelves made of wood that looks burnt or that has a tortoiseshell appearance (as seen in the etagere sheet music holder above). — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

That’s Lumsden’s third consecutive top 10 appearance and a new career high. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Hence, the in-character appearances, along with underlining Depp’s penchant for transformative turns (though no further ones are planned). — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026