DISAPPEARANCE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

disappearance

noun

Definition of disappearance

as in loss

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Recent Examples of disappearance Researchers saw no amorphous halo or comparable disappearance of diffraction spots. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 At a time when so much is made to disappear into the stream, this open call is an invitation to resist that disappearance. — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The reward for information on her disappearance is over $1 million. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2026 And suddenly, Bianca’s disappearance became even more alarming. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 His disappearance has reached the highest levels of power and yet, so little is actually known. — September 1, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 Courtesy Horman Family The 2010 disappearance of 7-year-old Kyron Horman remains one of Oregon's biggest mysteries. — Eileen Murphy, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Detectives were still investigating his disappearance when two fishermen spotted a body last Sunday in a remote area in the northern part of Bunnell’s Pond at Beardsley Park, according to police. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 At the center was Tatunca Nara, who claimed to be its descendant and guide, but later became linked to the disappearance and deaths of several explorers. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappearance

Noun

Across a run of six defeats in seven matches, which left his tenure hanging by a thread, the Forest and Brighton losses were the worst.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Rice lipids and jojoba oil seal in moisture and replenish the skin barrier, while 2% ectoin soothes redness and protects against water loss.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of loss

Noun

The program is called Gateside by TSA PreCheck, allowing non-passengers to be at airport gates for arrivals and departures.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Domenach said one of the most significant departures from the graphic novel was shifting the center of gravity toward the female characters.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

There has been considerable upheaval at City this summer, with Maresca replacing Guardiola and influential players like John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Rodri departing, too.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Sunday is expected to be the busiest day at O'Hare Airport, with more than 300,000 passengers arriving or departing.

— Lauren Victory, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of departing

Noun

Previously, the Eagles built one of the NFL’s most potent passing games around a philosophy that leveraged the otherworldly pairing of Brown and Smith.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The drop-off day is also the anniversary of the passing of Kayley’s little brother, Ewan.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of passing

Noun

Stretches of coastline, colorful old quarters, modernist museums, and verdant parklands make up this vibrant melting pot.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
The researchers cast the alloy using vacuum induction melting, forged it into a plate at 1200 °C (2192 °F), homogenized it at that temperature for 4 hours, and then quenched it in water.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of melting

Noun

The explosion of malice effaces them in different ways, and James traces the mechanisms of their vanishing, examining how a person’s life can be compressed into smaller and smaller spaces.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Bearing witness to that vanishing is a rare and fleeting privilege.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

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