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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
Please avoid the area due to the presence of multiple fire units.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
Reddit, for instance, has steadily grown its advertisers’ presence, which contributed to it turning its first profit in October.
—ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025
Simsbury, a desirable area to live in Farmington Valley, scores high ranks for architecturally rich homes, quality of life, schools, open space, local amenities, outdoor recreation and a strong arts and culture presence.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
Two of the men — Miguel Lucero and his son, Cesar — have long been a familiar presence, keeping the grass green all year long and making sure the burial spots are treated with care.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 June 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
Reddit, for instance, has steadily grown its advertisers’ presence, which contributed to it turning its first profit in October.
—ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025
Simsbury, a desirable area to live in Farmington Valley, scores high ranks for architecturally rich homes, quality of life, schools, open space, local amenities, outdoor recreation and a strong arts and culture presence.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
Two of the men — Miguel Lucero and his son, Cesar — have long been a familiar presence, keeping the grass green all year long and making sure the burial spots are treated with care.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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Credit its appeal to white-sand beaches, emerald waters, and proximity to Big Lagoon State Park, Perdido Key State Park, and Johnson's Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Noun
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To me, Kelli flip-flopping on Brit this late in the game has a whiff of convenience, as if Kelli knew aligning herself with Brit amidst the Kenya controversy wasn’t a good look.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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Here's a look at some of the celebrities mentioned in court as the prosecution prepares to wrap up their case.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Roundabouts replaced all the traffic lights, and the overhanging electrical lines were buried out of sight.—
Sally Ventura
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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As Iran responds militarily to the United States’s bombing of its nuclear facilities, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains out of sight and closely guarded.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Ten of his 26 Premier League appearances last season were at right-back or left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Now, during a recent appearance on Today, Johansson has weighed in.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Its launch into Credo marks the brand’s first full-scale supplement roll out into retail, according to the company.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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The company has to meet a Federal Communications Commission deadline to launch half its total constellation, or 1,618 satellites, by July 2026.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Almost like a Draymond — not Draymond’s attitude, but the mentality.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Jamie Foxx reflected on his current attitude toward fame during a new interview.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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When the dentist came back, his demeanor had changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Additionally, the rate at which water freezes affects the shape and size in which bubbles form, in a predictable manner.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
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As a result, he is expected to be featured in a significant manner at SummerSlam.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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