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as in looks
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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as in faces
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 arrivals
the act of coming upon a scene
his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
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Recent Examples of appearances
Lukes had one of the big plate appearances, a pinch-hit, RBI walk after falling behind 0-2 against Dodgers righty Emmet Sheehan in the sixth to increase the Jays’ lead to 4-2.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In the 1950s, Lockhart worked mainly in television, with appearances on such shows as Zane Grey Theater, Wagon Train, Gunsmoke, Studio One in Hollywood and The United States Steel Hour.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
During his years with the Kings, Webber made four All-Star appearances, earned five All-NBA selections and finished in the top 10 in MVP voting five times.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
And while some of Markle’s more recent appearances have delighted in her tastes for high fashion, the Duchess knows when to reach for her failsafes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Wagner has been an All-Pro 10 times — with five appearances on the first team — and is also a 10-time Pro Bowl selection.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The event featured appearances by celebrity guests like Eva Longoria, Sofia Vergara, Sharon Stone, Cindy Crawford, Law Roach, Kimora Lee Simmons, Kathy Hilton and Julianne Hough, and more.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Friendship for Breakfast Fallon and Swift’s friendship has long been rooted in humor and creativity, from surprise appearances on The Tonight Show to shared behind-the-scenes moments.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Slayton has 12 catches for 166 yards through five appearances so far this year.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In the 1950s, Lockhart worked mainly in television, with appearances on such shows as Zane Grey Theater, Wagon Train, Gunsmoke, Studio One in Hollywood and The United States Steel Hour.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
During his years with the Kings, Webber made four All-Star appearances, earned five All-NBA selections and finished in the top 10 in MVP voting five times.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
And while some of Markle’s more recent appearances have delighted in her tastes for high fashion, the Duchess knows when to reach for her failsafes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Wagner has been an All-Pro 10 times — with five appearances on the first team — and is also a 10-time Pro Bowl selection.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The event featured appearances by celebrity guests like Eva Longoria, Sofia Vergara, Sharon Stone, Cindy Crawford, Law Roach, Kimora Lee Simmons, Kathy Hilton and Julianne Hough, and more.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Friendship for Breakfast Fallon and Swift’s friendship has long been rooted in humor and creativity, from surprise appearances on The Tonight Show to shared behind-the-scenes moments.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Slayton has 12 catches for 166 yards through five appearances so far this year.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearances
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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But astute viewers will see some other familiar, and perhaps surprising, rock ‘n’ roll faces in the production.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
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Young children with dragons and cows painted on their small faces eagerly waited in line for kettle corn and ice cream at the many food trucks that lined the outer circle of the farm.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pair played key roles in ensuring West Ham’s safety, and Nuno will hope potential arrivals have similar impacts.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to new flight data from Harry Reid Airport—Nevada's busiest, with nearly 60 million passengers in 2024—Spirit Airlines saw a 46 percent decline in arrivals and departures in September compared to a year prior.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Folks who may have been fleeting presences, or reduced to talking heads in tiny squares on a group Zoom — like the secretary of defense (Jared Harris) or a fresh-faced deputy national security adviser (The Night Agent‘s Gabriel Basso) — become lead protagonists.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris have Instagram presences, but Chu doesn’t follow either of them, and vice versa.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Different types of fiber have different effects on the body.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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This week, those effects point to cheaper short-term money, a debate about December, and a high premium on the Fed’s forward guidance.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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But who are the actors who make these figures so frighteningly iconic?—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Reportedly, the company intends to reuse the fundamental robotic core — which houses the complex multimodal interaction and motion-control technology — to create a diverse range of new figures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Micro Over Macro The algorithm trained teams to chase macro reach (virality, follower counts, massive impressions), but in the post-algorithm era, that scale no longer converts.—
Sam Saideman,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Throughout Earth's history, the direction of the planet's magnetic field has flipped hundreds of times, leaving subtle impressions in rocks.—
DINO GRANDONI THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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But real differences begin to emerge as conversations deepen –- subtle cues in attitudes and behavior that shed light on the cultural differences between the two countries.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The polls have found that favorable attitudes toward Canada have remained high and have been bipartisan.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Appearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearances. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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