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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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
Houser has plenty of experience as a reliever, having made 48 appearances out of the bullpen in his major league career.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
The ad also featured appearances by Parker Posey and Amelia Dimoldenberg.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
In 319 plate appearances, Lopez has hit five long balls, tallied 32 RBIs and scored 45 runs.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Woody does make an appearance, trying to help save the day with a lovestruck Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), who has been planning to propose to Jessie.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
The ad also featured appearances by Parker Posey and Amelia Dimoldenberg.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
In 319 plate appearances, Lopez has hit five long balls, tallied 32 RBIs and scored 45 runs.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Woody does make an appearance, trying to help save the day with a lovestruck Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), who has been planning to propose to Jessie.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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Here’s a look at the pending appeals that the Supreme Court could accept or reject as early as June 22.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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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,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The exchange came about a minute after Clark drilled a 3-pointer in Reese's face.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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In the hours before the parade, people anxiously awaited the arrival of their champions.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Ecuador soccer fans made their presence known long before their FIFA World Cup match began against Curaçao on Saturday inside Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Shipping companies remain cautious about sending their vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid conflicting signals about the agreement between the US and Iran and the presence of dozens of mines.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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But her main goal was not to do an impression.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Offensive and defensive lineman Joseph Medina from the class of 2028 has made quite a first impression on Hernandez.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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At a time when Waymo’s impressive success and the advent of AI have rekindled excitement about everything driverless, Monarch’s failure to disrupt has become another cautionary tale about massive bets on the latest tech.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Also world-class for much of the last decade are the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, who went 50 years between Super Bowls before the advent of Patrick Mahomes led to playing in five out of six and winning three.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Woodard brings Anna to life with a smokey voice, a statuesque presence and an arch demeanor.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Twelve years later, there’s more salt and pepper in Rogen’s beard and more vinegar in his demeanor; the let-it-all-hang-out comic boisterousness of his Judd Apatow days has hardened into a shell of middle-aged aggression.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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For a performer whose studio has passed, the practical effect is that the actor absorbs the cost of staying on the ballot.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Organizers say the free show will have more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects along the Detroit River.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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