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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the orchestra's musical director has a very stately presence
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Recent Examples of presence
As part of the deal, Israel emphasizes that the disarmament of Hezbollah throughout Lebanon and additional security measures to be agreed upon between the two countries will eliminate any future need for Israeli army’s military action or presence in Lebanon.
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Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
At the same time, immigration enforcement officers are being deployed in more states, pointing to a wider national presence as part of the administration’s enforcement efforts.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Yet for many Uzbeks, the White Wolves' mere presence at the tournament was always a dream come true — and mirrored the country's wider ambitions, win or lose.
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Charles Maynes,
NPR,
27 June 2026
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Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
At the same time, immigration enforcement officers are being deployed in more states, pointing to a wider national presence as part of the administration’s enforcement efforts.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Yet for many Uzbeks, the White Wolves' mere presence at the tournament was always a dream come true — and mirrored the country's wider ambitions, win or lose.
—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for presence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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Now, proximity to the headquarters is no longer an automatic indicator of seniority.
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Getting a different look versus right-hander Chad Patrick, the Cubs offense gave Peterson a boost in a four-run sixth behind a two-out rally.
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Made up of sharp angles and straight lines, the quilt and its matching shams have a look that strikes the right balance between classic and contemporary.
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Key strategies involve always keeping the larger objective in sight, providing AI with clear context on purpose and audience.
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The Tustin Summer Academy is full of sights and sounds, and smells, that aren’t usually associated with a traditional summer camp.
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Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
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Kane scored off a header in the 67th minute of the match in the Meadowlands, giving him 11 goals in 14 career World Cup appearances.
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Meanwhile, companies and government agencies like YouTube, Harley-Davidson, Meta and NASA will also have exhibits at the fair.
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BlackBerry, which is now a software company, reports after the bell.
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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Formalwear embraced a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, or with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
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That’s more like it, although Haaland reverted to his refreshing aw-shucks demeanor when asked about his latest brace of goals.
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Hervé Renard just might be the most interesting coach in soccer, given his success stories, his reputation for turning around teams and, well, his often intense sideline demeanor.
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.
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Authorities have not said whether foul play is suspected, and no manner of death has been determined.
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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