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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
Noem previously said that ICE will have a heavy presence at the Super Bowl.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Helping Ben Stiller go on this journey are Taylor, their daughter Ella and their son Quin, who all handle their presence in the camera in different ways.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Receiver Xavier Worthy returned from injury and added a dimension and created a ripple effect with his presence.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
CeraVe will have a presence at marquee moments like the Emirates NBA Cup, All-Star Weekend, and NBA Summer League.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Helping Ben Stiller go on this journey are Taylor, their daughter Ella and their son Quin, who all handle their presence in the camera in different ways.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Receiver Xavier Worthy returned from injury and added a dimension and created a ripple effect with his presence.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
CeraVe will have a presence at marquee moments like the Emirates NBA Cup, All-Star Weekend, and NBA Summer League.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
Noun
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Waller is the former mayor of Calhoun Falls, a town in Abbeville County with about 2,000 people, known for its proximity to Lake Russell and Calhoun Falls State Park.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chic Classic Collection Stretch Pull-On Pant For moms who love a straight-leg look, these stretchy legging jeans are perfect for work, events, and beyond.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So why does the sight of her, bottle-blonde and clad in a green dress that screams vintage Dream Factory glitz, still give off such deflating Jenny-from-the-block vibes?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Farmers exercised a right, a rare sight However, this display, engineered by farmers, suggests a departure from the control elite priests had over the right to worship and build centers for astronomical observation and ritual.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their last appearance was on October 3, playing at San Diego State, ultimately ending in a 45-24 defeat.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the appearance of the nuclear-capable Hwasong-20 was the first for North Korea’s newest ICBM.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So, while firing a worker solely for a statement or a belief may be shortsighted, companies can and will take action when employee behavior erodes trust, respect, or collaboration.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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When several residents received such offers, rumors about the company’s intentions quickly swirled.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another source explained how Andrew and Anne differ in their attitudes as royals.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
12 Oct. 2025
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Levshunov’s attitude should help.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Like the sea goat, Velma has a serious demeanor and a no-nonsense take on her analyses of the spooky hauntings.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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His cheerful demeanor has returned, and the family is adjusting to life with EpiPens tucked in every bag.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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But while Barcelona’s 4-1 battering at the hands of Sevilla on Sunday — their heaviest loss in La Liga for over 10 years — will go down as a major shock, the manner of their defeat will be of little surprise to those who have endured the full thrill of Hansi Flick’s reign.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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There is no record of how William’s wife greeted the news of the instant stepson with the polished manners, who impressed even his hard-driving grandfather.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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