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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
Djokovic, who owns a career 101-17 lifetime record in Paris in 21 career appearances, has only played one match since developing a right forearm injury at Indian Wells that developed into a right shoulder injury.
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Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Lawyers and former judges warn of chaos and eroding due process, with hearings canceled, courthouse arrests rising and asylum seekers traveling hours for minutes-long appearances that can decide their futures.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Also adding to the spectacle of the long weekend of racing were appearances from celebrities, including Brendan Fraser, who waved the green flag to signal the start of the race, as well as musician Zedd.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Müller has 11 goals and seven assists in his first 19 appearances in the league.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
The 43-year-old made a combined total of 38 league appearances for both clubs, one of whom will be relegated from the Premier League this weekend.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Langoni has eight goals through his first 50 appearances and matched his career best for a single season.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Lawyers and former judges warn of chaos and eroding due process, with hearings canceled, courthouse arrests rising and asylum seekers traveling hours for minutes-long appearances that can decide their futures.
—Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Also adding to the spectacle of the long weekend of racing were appearances from celebrities, including Brendan Fraser, who waved the green flag to signal the start of the race, as well as musician Zedd.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Müller has 11 goals and seven assists in his first 19 appearances in the league.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
The 43-year-old made a combined total of 38 league appearances for both clubs, one of whom will be relegated from the Premier League this weekend.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Langoni has eight goals through his first 50 appearances and matched his career best for a single season.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearances
Noun
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The looks that walked down the runway also called upon the dream, soundtracked by a score that included blues icon John Lee Hooker and beloved French band Air.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The Morning Show star, 57, shared an Instagram post on Thursday, May 14, reflecting on some of her most popular banged looks throughout the years while giving some advice to fans who were thinking about getting a cut.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Other famous faces in the crowd included Tim Meadows and Paul Rudd, each of whom similarly angled to appear on the finale episode.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Among the thousands of faces in the stands are, of course, the wives and girlfriends of the star drivers behind the wheel — their families and kids, too!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Diamond claims one of only a pair of new arrivals on the 25-space tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Staff members are efficient without feeling robotic, and the hotel handles early arrivals, concierge requests, and lounge service especially well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The company is also seeing a growing opportunity around partnerships with brands that are interested in reaching sports fans across Fanatics' platforms and physical presences, which included its sports fan festival, Fanatics Fest.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Most auction houses rushed to develop their online presences when the pandemic hit, making sales comparisons between that pre-2020 and now difficult.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Apr. 2026
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Advocates said the effects would be felt by communities most in need of medical providers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Kofman’s article chronicles the path of such ideas from the fringes to the mainstream, outlining their influence on figures such as Peter Thiel, Stephen Miller, and Elon Musk.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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State Department figures show 6,066 — or 99% — of the refugees were from South Africa, while the other three hailed from Afghanistan.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Participation, retention and long-term cultural relevance are increasingly more valuable indicators than reach or impressions alone.—
Felicity Fellows,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Other team members made their own impressions.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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They were considered to have strange physical afflictions or weak mental attitudes, and some people with endocrine diseases were even dismissed as ‘freaks’ and heckled in circuses or locked away in institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The broader report examined consumer attitudes toward fast food, casual dining and specialty restaurant brands.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Appearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearances. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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