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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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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
Nevertheless, an underrated aspect of Alonso’s work is his dry sense of humor, which plays out here in the affectless performances and the blank time filled by awkward glances and pleasing animal appearances.
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Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
Matières Fécales’ fall 2026 collection gave the Cannes appearance a sharper undercurrent.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
In 188 plate appearances, Bryce Harper has hit 10 long balls (19th in MLB), tallied 26 RBIs and scored 26 runs.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Ashby has made 20 relief appearances and one start this season.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
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Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
Matières Fécales’ fall 2026 collection gave the Cannes appearance a sharper undercurrent.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
In 188 plate appearances, Bryce Harper has hit 10 long balls (19th in MLB), tallied 26 RBIs and scored 26 runs.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Ashby has made 20 relief appearances and one start this season.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
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This time around, Swift paired her yellow look with Aquazzura twist leather sandals in beige, which retail for $835.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Topline Mild northern lights activity this week is slated to continue Saturday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which forecast areas within eight states could get a look at the natural phenomenon.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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White also announced that Paddy Pimblett will return to face Benoit Saint-Denis, and hyped heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson will make his UFC debut against Elisha Ellison.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The neurologist checked the right side of his face; the better neurologist checked the left.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Jones said the whole team was excited for Willie’s arrival, but not outfielder Tommie Agee, a comment that drew laughter from Michael.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Upon his arrival at the Great Hall of the People, hundreds of Chinese schoolchildren greeted him, jumping up and down and waving flowers and small flags, both Chinese and American.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Adding to the amenities here is the presence of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, a waterfront resort with an array of accommodations, its own spa, and myriad dining options.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Founded in 1854, the Mechanics' Institute has managed to maintain its presence after earthquakes, wars and sweeping changes across San Francisco, all while continuing to serve as a cultural hub in the city's downtown core.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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In his Lipton impression, Ferrell stared down his celebrity guests while asking them intense and pretentious questions.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Insider trading is prohibited by the CFTC under the Commodity Exchange Act, but some lawmakers and former commission regulators fear the advent of prediction markets — like Kalshi and Polymarket — require new laws to prevent nefarious bets on politics, military action and policy.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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By the county’s accounting, the number of admissions to the hospital’s emergency psychiatric unit have fallen by 43% since the advent of MCRT.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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But Lee-Kim, known for her energy and upbeat demeanor, sees positives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Hurts’ calm demeanor has been well-documented.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The Spanx Supersmooth SoftStretch Full-length Leggings offer light compression, creating an overall smoothing effect.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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