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
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Relevance
2
as in face
outward and often deceptive indication
can't you at least give the appearance of listening to what I say?
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3
as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
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Recent Examples of appearance
Erika Kirk has also been a frequent presence by her husband's side at speaking engagements and public appearances.
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Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
And his stops on campus tours were often met with impassioned protests that sometimes spiraled into chaos and violence, leading some schools to adopt strict security measures around his appearances.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Dobrev and White’s split also came less than a week after Dobrev seemingly didn’t wear her engagement ring during an appearance at 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2025
The president praised Attorney General Pam Bondi’s efforts in handling the case during his appearance on Fox & Friends.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
And his stops on campus tours were often met with impassioned protests that sometimes spiraled into chaos and violence, leading some schools to adopt strict security measures around his appearances.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Dobrev and White’s split also came less than a week after Dobrev seemingly didn’t wear her engagement ring during an appearance at 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2025
The president praised Attorney General Pam Bondi’s efforts in handling the case during his appearance on Fox & Friends.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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Next comes a look at all the various teams spun off from the Avengers.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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After the shell is created, it is filled with a unique silicone gel, which helps give the implant a soft, natural look and feel.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Character details for the new faces are under wraps, as Deadline exclusively reported.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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He’s gone viral for opposing Republican state lawmakers moving to add the Ten Commandments to public classrooms, and at another point for criticizing those lawmakers for not adopting stricter gun laws in the face of mass shootings.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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For the American Eagle brand, women’s jeans and tops improved, men’s saw acceleration in graphics, knits and denim, and back-to-school arrivals landed well.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Roussel’s arrival as CEO in 2019 has enabled her to focus purely on design and over the last few years Burch has substantially elevated her collections with better fabrics and styles that play off of classic American sportswear but with a decidedly Burchian twist.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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With Khris Middleton's veteran presence, Coulibaly's defensive versatility and athleticism are expected to pair with 2025 first-round pick Tre Johnson to form the foundation of the team's wing rotation.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Still, that didn’t dull the impression left on a young Vitale.—
Mahoro Seward,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fat Bear Week, reaching 1 million voters online and hundreds of millions of impressions collectively through print, TV and online media, is a striking example of how digital platforms can amplify conservation awareness far beyond the park’s borders.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gladstone interviewed over 200 experts for this report, and drilled down on national security issues, acknowledging that AI is likely to be a destabilizer on par with the advent of nuclear weapons.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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With the advent of streaming, but also the styles of music that people are using.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His unpolished demeanor and inability to grasp the issues presented a challenge.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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And Parker saw maturity in his demeanor at that dinner — now a true goldfish who could shrug off any previous play.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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But what was the effect of that?—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This innovative installation may hold one of the keys to accelerating a transition away from fossil fuels that scientists say is necessary if the world is to avoid the worst effects of climate change.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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