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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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
Witt will be making his second All-Star Game appearance.
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Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
His appearance in Meghan’s [‘Baby Mama Dance’] video looked so second-rate.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Marking her first-ever Dior appearance, Kate delivered a bold and historic style moment steeped in royal legacy.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 8 July 2025
Taylor is making his initial appearance in federal court this afternoon, the FBI said.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
His appearance in Meghan’s [‘Baby Mama Dance’] video looked so second-rate.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Marking her first-ever Dior appearance, Kate delivered a bold and historic style moment steeped in royal legacy.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 8 July 2025
Taylor is making his initial appearance in federal court this afternoon, the FBI said.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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For an increasing number of companies, reasoning models (AI that thinks through problems rather than just following commands) are making traditional prospecting look as outdated as a Rolodex.—
Aditya Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star Bot
Updated July 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The two come face to face in the villa, three years after Clayton dumped Rachel in the season 26 finale of the ABC series.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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And When an Israeli asks for coffee, serve him a coffee, beside a stencil of a scalding cup hitting a face.—
Guy Ben-Aharon,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The Mariposa Butterfly Festival has become as traditional as the annual winter arrival of monarch butterflies that inspired the priest.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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During this arrival, Humane Society volunteers crowded around the plane, hauling crate after crate from the conveyor belt to trucks.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The brand will maintain a presence at SummerSlam, WWE’s biggest summer event, which this year becomes a two-night spectacular on August 2 and 3 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The result: immersive presence without sacrificing real-world awareness.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Some design choices, however, amplify the impression of tight quarters.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Any foot impressions left in the shoes could be used to model the feet of the original wearers.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Shelia and Rachel were again interviewed by police, this time sharing a slightly different story and changed demeanors, according to 20/20.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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To his point, the salon is primarily a showcase for Omar King, a neurodivergent person of color whose folksy demeanor belies his raunchy writing style.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The watch will remain in effect until 7 p.m. with up to 10 inches possible, the National Weather Service said in an alert.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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This warm hue is caused by Rayleigh scattering, the same effect that causes colorful sunsets and sunrises.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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But the hustle down the line that followed, resulting in a single for the visiting leadoff hitter to start Friday’s 7-6 win over the A’s, was a representation of Lukes’ hard-working attitude, according to his former head coach at Sacramento State, Reggie Christiansen.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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These remarks appear emblematic of the attitude of the football side of the business.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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