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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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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
Close to 600 appearances were made in a playing career that spanned 20 years, but a fall from the cliff edge was something Baker was not prepared for.
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
That’s right, the two made a rare joint appearance on Thursday, October 9, at a reception ahead of the COP30 climate summit, which will be held in the Brazilian city of Belem.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025
Saquon played for the Giants from 2018 to 2023 before signing a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles leading into the 2024 NFL season, later making his first Super Bowl appearance (and win) in February 2025.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Turns out there could’ve been more discourse around Zohran Mamdani’s appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
That’s right, the two made a rare joint appearance on Thursday, October 9, at a reception ahead of the COP30 climate summit, which will be held in the Brazilian city of Belem.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025
Saquon played for the Giants from 2018 to 2023 before signing a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles leading into the 2024 NFL season, later making his first Super Bowl appearance (and win) in February 2025.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Turns out there could’ve been more discourse around Zohran Mamdani’s appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
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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,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chic Classic Collection Stretch Pull-On Pant For moms who love a straight-leg look, these stretchy legging jeans are perfect for work, events, and beyond.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the face of that, Keaton’s off- and sometimes on-duty style represented limitless possibilities, and a previously incomprehensible kind of freedom.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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The stars themselves are bestowed by anonymous inspectors who briefly appear on camera, but whose names, faces, and even voices are completely obscured.—
Laurie Woolever,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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It was hoped the arrival of one of the Miracle Men — a member of the Forest team that won the European Cup in 1979 and 1980 under Brian Clough — would improve the mood.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Their arrival marked the third day of serious negotiations after Israeli and Hamas officials convened on Monday in the Egyptian coastal resort city of Sharm El Sheikh, located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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His presence, even in shorter bursts, could be extremely valuable if the Cubs somehow find a way to advance.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Absent Karen’s presence to hold the fire, however, all eyes are laser-focused on the comings and goings of Stacey Rusch, who is raked through the coals on her reunion debut.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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And those impressions tend to stick.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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My impression of bath mats, from years of owning ones that end up getting soggy on contact, was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As September came to a close, the Spirit Halloweens selling spooky decor and witchy accessories attested to the advent of autumn.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to Kevin Wu, CEO of Leaping AI, customer service is currently undergoing a radical transformation because of the advent of next-generation voice AI agents.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Like the sea goat, Velma has a serious demeanor and a no-nonsense take on her analyses of the spooky hauntings.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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His cheerful demeanor has returned, and the family is adjusting to life with EpiPens tucked in every bag.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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LogoPowered byScale logo As the federal government shutdown has dragged into its seventh day, questions remain around how long-lasting the effects of service suspensions and funding cuts could be.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tropical storm conditions are possible in portions of the northern Leeward Islands late Thursday and Friday, where Tropical Storm Watches are in effect.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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