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
Foster will make her first appearance in court later this month.
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Demi Moore made a stylish appearance at The 2026 WWD Style Awards on January 9.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Both of the participants are making their first CFP championship appearance.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
The 27-year-old who helped the United States win Olympic team bronze in 2018 was hoping to challenge for a second Olympic appearance after withdrawing from the national championships in 2022 because of a broken foot.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Demi Moore made a stylish appearance at The 2026 WWD Style Awards on January 9.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Both of the participants are making their first CFP championship appearance.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
The 27-year-old who helped the United States win Olympic team bronze in 2018 was hoping to challenge for a second Olympic appearance after withdrawing from the national championships in 2022 because of a broken foot.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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Lined up next to rookie left tackle Josh Simmons and veteran center Creed Humphrey, Suamataia took some lumps in the first two preseason games before settling in for a clean sheet in the third look against the Bears.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Casly Lamiit Matching Turtleneck and Skirt Set Go for an easy one-and-done look with this turtleneck sweater and skirt set.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Smith’s face, with the smoke-black eyes and hair of his Cherokee mother, seemed to beg for sympathy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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This soft, face-framing texture is key to the in-between cut's appeal.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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This time, however, Abu Sharif decided to take this latest new arrival to dinner at a local Italian restaurant to continue their earlier, enjoyable conversation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Iran issued a notice, known as a NOTAM, on Wednesday closing its airspace to all flights except international civil arrivals and departures with prior permission from Iran's aviation authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Maggie entered their lives as a kitten, brought home by Olivo’s brother, and quickly became a constant presence.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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And multiple sports bars around the metro said Chiefs’ fans presence at their establishments had diminished before the team was officially out of the post-season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Montha connected on a trio of shots from behind the arc in the second quarter, as the junior point guard did his best Steph Curry impression to help the Tillers to a 33-26 halftime advantage over the Eagles (12-7, 1-1).—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s also the fact that the impression fans or analysts form about a team is often weighted toward the offensive end of the football, and Denver’s sporadic nature on that side of the ball this season has contributed to the lukewarm view some have of the team.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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That will be Cignetti’s challenge now, a challenge made all the more difficult with the advent of NIL and the transfer portal.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
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At Qualcomm, White served as president and vice chair and oversaw the global deployment of the OMNITracs trucking product, the advent and growth of CDMA cellular technology and the development of Qualcomm’s intellectual property system.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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From there, the Princess of Wales appeared more regal than ever, both in her demeanor but also in her style and diplomatic duties.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sheinbaum, known for her cool, steely demeanor, sought to play down his comments.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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With the disappearing of Robeson also came the disappearance of questioning the effect of free-market capitalism on Black communities, a once vibrant question replaced by the celebration of individual wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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But learning to elicit a resilient response, instead, can transform the negative effects of stress and allow someone to evolve in a healthier way.—
Tara Narula,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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