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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
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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
However, Myers typically made a few relief appearances every year.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Warriors will play a semifinal Thursday in Jacksonville in their first final four appearance since 2019.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Schultz allowed one run and three hits during his first appearance of the spring.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Our first reaction was to cancel our upcoming appearances.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Warriors will play a semifinal Thursday in Jacksonville in their first final four appearance since 2019.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Schultz allowed one run and three hits during his first appearance of the spring.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Our first reaction was to cancel our upcoming appearances.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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The next time the Stars take the American Airlines Center ice, their roster could have a new look.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Many have traded in lounge pants for long skirts, and they’re primed to become some of the most beloved looks in your cold-weather wardrobe.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Blood was streaked across the man’s pale face, and a section of his right temple was missing.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Bill Clinton was photographed on a plane seated alongside a woman, whose face is redacted, with his arm around her.—
Stephen Groves,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The form-fitting, ultra-soft stretch fabric and flattering neckline of the Chelden Turtleneck Dress deliver a polished look from departure to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Early arrivals are greeted with tea, and the head concierge, himself a former tea master, sets the tone for a team that takes hospitality seriously.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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July 23 – August 22 Your presence changes the room without trying.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Petite in shape yet powerful in presence, unofficial popularity rankings have Prada’s silk green tied with Celine’s leather cobalt blue for first place.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This contradictory effect creates the impression that Cutting Corners weighs next to nothing when seen from one viewpoint yet from another feels incredibly heavy.—
Gordon Hughes,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Freshman outfielder Dylan Dubovik has made an impression, too.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The advent of the internet made things easier, but not effortless.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lowry, who ran the Museum of Modern Art for three decades, said skepticism around AI mirrors the reaction to the advent of photography 200 years ago.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Peterson’s quieter demeanor, compared to that of the outspoken Dybantsa, is an interesting contrast, too.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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The North Star State’s Minnesota Nice reputation has long encompassed progressive politics; a polite, if guarded, interpersonal demeanor; and a hearty neighborliness formed out of necessity during frigid winters.—
Daniel Cueto-Villalobos,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This effect gets magnified the farther away an object is.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Feb. 2026
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Linder, a former teacher, doesn't work anymore due to a host of medical issues — including treatment for a brain tumor and its effects, and Parkinsonism, a neurological disorder that causes Parkinson's-like symptoms.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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