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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
Hours after Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest senior members of the royal family went ahead with pre-arranged public appearances, including King Charles II at London Fashion Week and his sister, Princess Anne, at a men’s prison in Leeds.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
Chalamet has received a number of nods (as well as a few wins) for his role in the breakneck Safdie film—and Jenner has made a few rare awards show appearances to support him.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
During that time, the Heat has made 24 postseason appearances and captured 16 division titles while making seven trips to the NBA Finals and winning its first three NBA championships (2006, 2012 and 2013).
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
Kevin Kelsy and defender Jimer Fory had assists on Lassiter's 13th goal in 171 career appearances.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Rushing started Saturday’s Cactus League opener against the Angels, driving in a run on a sacrifice fly in three plate appearances.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Uzuni scored six times in 27 appearances last season.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
His 26% strikeout rate last season was worse than the major league average, but third best among Angels who had 200 plate appearances last season.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
The driving force behind Liverpool’s current Premier League title charge — Salah has scored 32 goals and recorded 22 assists in 45 appearances already in 2024-25 — the former Roma man, who joined the club in 2017, has been without doubt one of the finest forwards in Liverpool history.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
Chalamet has received a number of nods (as well as a few wins) for his role in the breakneck Safdie film—and Jenner has made a few rare awards show appearances to support him.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
During that time, the Heat has made 24 postseason appearances and captured 16 division titles while making seven trips to the NBA Finals and winning its first three NBA championships (2006, 2012 and 2013).
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
Kevin Kelsy and defender Jimer Fory had assists on Lassiter's 13th goal in 171 career appearances.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Rushing started Saturday’s Cactus League opener against the Angels, driving in a run on a sacrifice fly in three plate appearances.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Uzuni scored six times in 27 appearances last season.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
His 26% strikeout rate last season was worse than the major league average, but third best among Angels who had 200 plate appearances last season.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
The driving force behind Liverpool’s current Premier League title charge — Salah has scored 32 goals and recorded 22 assists in 45 appearances already in 2024-25 — the former Roma man, who joined the club in 2017, has been without doubt one of the finest forwards in Liverpool history.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearances
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As a brand that always incorporates its tried-and-true pieces as well as new looks into each collection, this is an opportunity for Wrangler to either introduce new consumers to our classic denim (like the Cowboy Cuts) or to get the more traditional Wrangler denim fans into our newer styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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His face remains an ever-changing canvas of knowing looks, shifting eyes, and sly smiles, and his comedic timing is sharp as ever.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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Expect to see guests decked out in designer wear, Silicon Valley types, and even some famous faces, especially during Coachella and Palm Springs’ annual film festival.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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That particular corner was filled with pink shirts and defeated faces, and Salloi stood in front of them, fingers in the corners of his mouth, drawing his smile wide like the Joker.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cameras do monitor arrivals and departures, and early arrivals or late check-outs incur a charge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The brand’s silhouettes, colors, and textures never miss, and this spring’s new arrivals are no exception.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2026
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Claxton has been one of the Nets’ most reliable presences this season.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bank of America analyst Peter Galbo wrote in a recent note that dollar weakness could be aiding shares of companies with multinational presences, like Coca-Cola , Procter & Gamble and Philip Morris .—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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The San Francisco medical examiner released a report Tuesday ruling her death accidental, the result of the toxic effects of cocaine.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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When snowpack runs low, the effects ripple months later — shrinking reservoirs, stressed supplies, and tougher water decisions as temperatures rise.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The committee’s creation is the latest call for transparency and further investigation in the aftermath of the Justice Department’s release of a trove of Epstein files, which has sent shockwaves through several industries after revelations about the late financier’s ties to prominent figures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of China’s most influential cultural figures, Wang is not simply a celebrity endorsement but occupies a rare position at the intersection of youth identity, entertainment, and fashion authority.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Driving impressions All-terrain tires — a no-cost option — gave the bZ Woodland reasonable capability on a rutted dirt trail up to a scenic ocean view overlook miles inland from the coast.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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After about two hours of asking questions behind closed doors, lawmakers detailed their first impressions in a press conference during a break in the deposition.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is meant to shape attitudes, behavior and public conduct.—
Irfan Sarwar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The answer, Sanchez told me, depends less on what the landscape can support and more on what Americans’ attitudes will.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Appearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearances. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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