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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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models (AI that thinks through problems rather than just following commands) are making traditional prospecting look as outdated as a Rolodex.—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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In an Instagram post, Kaye said the shark's nose hit him in the face and its pectoral fin hit him on the left arm.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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But slathering on your go-to face or body sunscreen isn’t always the best move.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 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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But Fletcher said the gun was not tested for the presence of Sartor’s DNA or fingerprints.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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After joining the Bulls from the San Antonio Spurs in February in the three-team trade-deadline deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, Jones quickly made a strong impression on the coaching staff and front office.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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Lombard made a strong impression on the Yankees this past spring as a first-time invitee to big league camp.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
Noun
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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
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Unable to keep pace, academic administrations largely stopped trying to control students’ use of artificial intelligence and adopted an attitude of hopeful resignation, encouraging teachers to explore the practical, pedagogical applications of A.I.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Perhaps the attitude is that, as the tech sector caused the problem and is profiting from it, the tech sector should sort it out.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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