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Recent Examples of presence And, where Sinegal was a reliable presence in the media, Jelinek and Vachris have been markedly circumspect with the press. Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025 Aid them in reinforcing a stronger presence for art in your visual environment. Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025 Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025 The character's presence will still be felt in Stranger Things 5, however. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for presence
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Noun
  • Its proximity to Olympic National Park makes for a great base for day trips to explore rainforests, beaches, mountains and other backcountry treasures.
    Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And of course, Lorelai’s outerwear brings her signature mix of fun and femininity to every look.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Take a look at photos of the Chicago home below captured by The Root.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The sight of Musk swinging a chainsaw onstage at a conservative conference captured the pell-mell approach, not to mention the brutality, of the billionaire’s plan to bring the federal government to heel.
    Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Set your sights on Kilkenny in the southeast of the country, where celebrations take place throughout the month and culminate in a Samhain festival.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Blake Treinen got a pop-up and a strikeout to get out of that inning and now has had five effective outings in his six postseason appearances, after a miserable September.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The actor was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer last year, and in late September, made a rare virtual appearance at a Dawson's Creek reunion charity in benefit of F Cancer in honor of Van Der Beek.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Ingraham was additionally designated as the future chair of the company's compensation committee, which could give her a key role in determining the compensation of officers and directors.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Moog’s lightweight turret, with its focus on mobility, commonality, and rapid adaptability, positions the company as a key contributor to that evolving vision for next-generation air defense.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Longtime prejudices have meant that Latin artists have been regarded with suspicion, doubt, and even outrage throughout music history, but these attitudes have twisted into something far more intense and sinister as a result of the current administration.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Schottenheimer addressed the bizarre injury loss with a surprisingly positive attitude.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Your posture, and the way his demeanor and stare changes in an instant.
    Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
  • By steadily building a following over the years, Karsten Runquist, a 27-year-old aspiring director with an affable and unassuming demeanor, has become, by some measures, one of today’s most prominent movie reviewers.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Ability to manage growth in a manner that reflects the reasons people find Matthews attractive, create a budget that is thorough and efficient, ability to work with citizens and town leaders to maintain Matthews’ sense of self.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Information should be shared in a timely, clear, and accessible way through multiple platforms, such as email, the district website, social media, newsletters, and in-person forums, so that families can engage in the manner that works best for them.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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