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the act of becoming known or coming into view; the act of emerging
her rapid emergence as a national political figure the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication
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Recent Examples of emergences
Another question the team might face – whether the return of Garrett from major elbow surgery and emergences of Snelling and White will prompt a trade of ace right-hander Sandy Alcantara – is more complicated.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 5 May 2026
After a final sequence of emergences and contractions, the ciliate eventually got fed up, pulled up stakes and swam away, presumably looking for a less noxious place to settle down.
—Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 5 May 2026
After a final sequence of emergences and contractions, the ciliate eventually got fed up, pulled up stakes and swam away, presumably looking for a less noxious place to settle down.
—Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergences
Noun
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Among the most recent Broadway arrivals, Ragtime and Chess were the notable box office stand-outs, with the former (at non-prof Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater) selling out and grossing $1,269,532.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
9 Dec. 2025
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For those in the Syrian diaspora who are returning to Damascus to join the celebrations, the airport arrivals hall has turned into a greeting party with flags and streamers dangling from the ceiling, balloon arches and a facepainting station for kids.—
Tala Alrajjal,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The entire Knicks roster, head coach Mike Brown and other surprise guests will make appearances in the special episode.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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From thematic artwork to a surplus of shiplap, many beach homes have rather predictable appearances.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox will make their debuts as their replacements.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
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Pochettino is being rewarded for giving those young players a chance, with five players making their World Cup debuts against Paraguay.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Emergences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergences. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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