as in arrivals
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
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.
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Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Claire L. Evans, Quanta Magazine, 30 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergences
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Early arrivals are greeted with tea, and the head concierge, himself a former tea master, sets the tone for a team that takes hospitality seriously.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Limited-time offers include savings of up to 25% on select styles and a complimentary glasses case with new February arrivals.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Karen’s reintroduction and Wendy’s commitment to appearances (be that at BravoCon 2025 and to film the season 10 reunion) have drawn in backlash.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Mar. 2026
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Delgado scored for the 26th time in 345 career appearances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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What did all the debuts of the last year teach her?—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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More SouthPark mall store openings Other recent SouthPark store openings include North Carolina debuts by trendy Spanish fashion retailer Zara and Australian brand QUAY Eyewear.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Emergences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergences. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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