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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
The daughter’s appearance in the film is ambiguous.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Deliver Me From Nowhere from playing guitar and singing his own vocals to wearing brown eye contacts to better capture the appearance of The Boss.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Andrew served as auctioneer in his first public appearance since his split, earning laughs and praise from guests.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Her buddy and fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion also recently had her first courtside appearance in support of her man, Klay Thompson, who plays for the Dallas Mavericks.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Deliver Me From Nowhere from playing guitar and singing his own vocals to wearing brown eye contacts to better capture the appearance of The Boss.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Andrew served as auctioneer in his first public appearance since his split, earning laughs and praise from guests.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Her buddy and fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion also recently had her first courtside appearance in support of her man, Klay Thompson, who plays for the Dallas Mavericks.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for appearance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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The ethereal look involved a dazzling asymmetrical gold corset that flaunted Kardashian's curves, accented with white details, including a tulle skirt with gold embellishments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The hotel’s 142 rooms and suites are designed with a dark-wood and light-linen look—sort of Scandi meets Spanish colonial.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The photos showed the reality TV star sitting in an emergency room chair holding an ice pack to his face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Other times, the mob leaned on more traditional crime tactics — robbery, extortion and assault, including a punch to one victim’s face — to force the card players to pay.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Welbeck passed out to Simon Adingra, then continued his run into the area behind Casemiro, timing his arrival onto Adingra’s cross, after a stepover by Lallana — a decoy once more — for a first-time finish.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Those final moments with their arrival felt a little bit like the shows were merging, as if this could be the end of Gen V.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Though oversized, relaxed fits brought a streetwear edge to the scene, the presence of bootcut and flare silhouettes hinted at a slow shift back toward slimmer lines.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the shorts, the mother’s spirit is a presence.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Of his first impressions of his future wife, Plemons had nothing but praise.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mindy Clifton made an impression on Sabrina Hawkins when the two met years ago as correction officers in Volusia County, Florida.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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This is the time of year when the interior designer’s brand truly shines, with seasonal drops boasting brass advent calendars and full-sized faux spruce trees.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of the third season — which premiered in October 2025 — The Diplomat has already been renewed for a fourth season, promising a whole new advent of drama across both sides of the pond.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The footage shows Deiseroth’s demeanor teetering between sad and angry.—
David Goodhue
October 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The comment is a nod to the stoic—or perhaps desensitized—demeanor of younger travelers in the face of stressors that rattle many.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Retailers won’t be able to skirt their effect on holiday goods, Cohen warns.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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May Help Reduce Cancer Risk Including figs as part of a balanced, nutrient-rich diet may have anti-cancer effects.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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