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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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2
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
For their two red carpet appearances during the festival, Meghan kept things simple, wearing first a chic all-black look followed by a navy belted coat.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Defender Guilherme Biro earned his first assist after collecting one through his first 67 appearances and Facundo Torres grabbed his fourth in his first season with Austin after tallying 16 in three seasons with Orlando City.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Crow-Armstrong, who’s shown flashes of being one of the sport’s most electrifying players, has one home run through 59 plate appearances.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The Bucks went 32-50 amid a series of injuries, snapping a string of nine straight playoff appearances.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Bhosle continued to perform and record into her 80s and beyond, making public appearances and releasing new material at an age when most artists had long since retired.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
But Bird made this year’s Opening Day roster and, entering Sunday, had not allowed a run in four appearances.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
Meg Walters, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Defender Guilherme Biro earned his first assist after collecting one through his first 67 appearances and Facundo Torres grabbed his fourth in his first season with Austin after tallying 16 in three seasons with Orlando City.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Crow-Armstrong, who’s shown flashes of being one of the sport’s most electrifying players, has one home run through 59 plate appearances.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The Bucks went 32-50 amid a series of injuries, snapping a string of nine straight playoff appearances.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Bhosle continued to perform and record into her 80s and beyond, making public appearances and releasing new material at an age when most artists had long since retired.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
But Bird made this year’s Opening Day roster and, entering Sunday, had not allowed a run in four appearances.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearances
Noun
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Granted, a picture can’t really tell us much aside from general looks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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The soft pink color adds a light and airy feel to the room, while the reversible leaf print gives you two looks in one.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The red, white, and green of the Hungarian tricolor, projected onto buildings that surround the square, danced across their faces.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Voters’ familiarity with Harris gives her both a strength and a liability — her name recognition and experience have helped put her at the top of recent national polls, Kousser said, but voters often turn to fresher faces by the time primary elections come around.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seasonal arrivals showcase lighter colors, playful patterns and frame shapes that align with spring fashion trends, while many of the brand’s bestselling designs remain popular choices for everyday wear.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Iraq's Joint Operations Command said the aviation authority would issue instructions for flight schedules, and urged travelers to communicate directly with airlines regarding flight details, reservations and any updates on departures and arrivals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That, of course, and the occasional ghostly presences, unsettling cries, and blood dripping from the ceiling.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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The heaviest presences are in public parks, especially those with easier access to water features.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But even as older viewers and opponents of the merger fret about corporate consolidation and its problematic effects on viewers, millions of Americans have already moved on to other forms of media.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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Although rare in modern economic history, its effects are often devastating—economically and socially.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The drop in Hermes shares was even steeper, last seen down 12% as currency fluctuations weighed on the firm's sales figures.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Philippe Pegoraro, chief economist at FH — the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry — said official exports figures for March won’t be finalized until later this month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of reporters and photojournalists came to Vietnam to witness the end of a war that had lasted thirty years and in which millions had died, and many recorded their impressions.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s been further reflected in the initial impressions Martone has made on some people around the league who have gotten a chance to see him in person.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Younger, though, sees changes in modern nuclear fuel that necessitate new attitudes.—
Mark Dee
April 13,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Apr. 2026
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Getting people involved can change attitudes Many demand management policies are reactive and only go into effect when sources run low.—
Dave White,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Appearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearances. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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