Thesaurus results for PRESENCE

presence

noun

ˈpre-zᵊn(t)s

Definition of presence

as in proximity

a position within view The will was signed in the presence of two witnesses.

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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 Senate task force staff have a list of roughly 100 possible threats, including the prospect of a national election emergency declaration from the White House and the presence of federal troops and law enforcement at polling locations. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 The fans deserved a Dolly Parton tribute Dolly Parton's presence was felt in Cincinnati on Thursday. — David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026 This balance may help the robot feel more practically useful while also creating a sense of emotional presence. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Colectivo Colmena, launched in 2015, has meanwhile established a strong festival presence. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presence

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Noun

But the assistant titles have failed to convey the proximity and influence Harp wields.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026
Company executives cited operational efficiency and proximity to its five Texas properties as key reasons for the consolidation.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of proximity

Noun

When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.

— Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Jennifer Aniston has worn a nearly identical look, and Anne Hathaway wore the same in pinstripes.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of look

Noun

The sight had activated an ancient and superstitious circuit in my brain that insisted the sun simply shouldn't look this way.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
But weeks after the largest IPO in history, Musk talked more about the moon during SpaceX’s first earnings call, which investors say is a strategic threshold that will likely be crossed before SpaceX can fully set its sights on Mars.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sight

Noun

By comparison, prior to Warsh taking office, officials averaged roughly 23 public appearances during the same two-week period following each Fed policy meeting since 2022.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Harris, making just his eighth career appearance, set the tone by pitching two perfect innings with two strikeouts to record his second career hold.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of appearance

Noun

Before Gus could take on that role, Bell first had to find a dog with the right attitude for the job.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
In a sport like golf, where grinders like Clark are revered, that sort of head-down, do-the-work attitude may be what ends up appealing to fans.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of attitude

Noun

In more aggressive settings, shifts can get a bit abrupt, but the gearbox’s general demeanor is that of quick-shifting capability that plays nicely with the hybrid power train.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
And while that player hasn’t been able to contribute to the big-league roster the way the team might have hoped, that outspoken aspect of his demeanor was on full display recently.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of demeanor

Noun

And despite her background, the Norwegian people found much to like about this statuesque blond woman with striking eyes and a ready smile, a down-to-earth manner and an undisguised love for Haakon.

— Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The cause of death was a gunshot wound, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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