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
In a conference that often earned just one NCAA tournament berth per season, Loyola Marymount (1990), Portland (1996), Pepperdine (2002) and San Diego (2008) have gone a generation or more since their last appearance in March Madness.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Kowalczyk has been the head coach of Toledo since 2010, leading the Rockets to a 315-211 record over 16 years, including four NIT appearances in five years from 2018-2023.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Now, Minnesota takes aim at its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2005.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Feingold had three goals in 29 appearances as a rookie last year.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Kowalczyk has been the head coach of Toledo since 2010, leading the Rockets to a 315-211 record over 16 years, including four NIT appearances in five years from 2018-2023.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Now, Minnesota takes aim at its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2005.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Feingold had three goals in 29 appearances as a rookie last year.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2026
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The formula also features four peptides to treat the eye area from multiple angles—helping signal collagen production, improve elasticity, and smooth the look of fine lines—while collagen reinforces skin’s bounce.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Among the news articles and pamphlets was a flier with a photo of Stephen Miller's face circled in red with a line through it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Even with its thick, cushiony texture, the fragrance-free formula sinks in quickly on both face and body.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Spring has taken hold across Texas, with blooming flowers and budding trees signaling the season’s arrival — and giving families the perfect excuse to head out in search of scenic fields.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The daiquiri on ice that welcomed me in was a perfect touch on arrival and the bathroom came with an abundance of Malin+Goetz toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The presence of gases such as methane, ammonia, and water vapor may further stabilize these environments, significantly extending the potential window for habitability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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While those numbers aren’t going to win you any awards, Ngongba’s presence will be important as Duke moves into the next weekend of the tournament.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here are impressions of the game from a Johnny-come-lately.—
Michel A. Ibrahim,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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The club’s decision makers will meet this weekend to decide on the club’s final few roster spots, but there are still a few days left for players to make a last impression.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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By 1950 and the advent of nuclear power, some believed that electricity would be too cheap to meter.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Then, in 2018, as the advent of DNA testing to unearth clues to one’s ancestry grew in popularity, a California case shed light on a new avenue for investigators.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Mueller’s stern visage and taciturn demeanor matched the seriousness of the mission, as his team spent nearly two years quietly conducting one of the most consequential, yet divisive, investigations in Justice Department history.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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There was something about Norris — his deadpan delivery, his stoic demeanor, his sheer physical presence — that made the impossible feats attributed to him feel almost plausible, or at least hilariously perfect.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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The infinity pool is practically on top of the shoreline, creating that Instagram-worthy effect where the water appears to spill directly into the bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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In effect, Denver may now be subsidizing fire service in both cities.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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