presence

noun

ˈpre-zᵊn(t)s How to pronounce presence (audio)
Definition of presencenext
1
as in proximity
a position within view The will was signed in the presence of two witnesses.

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2
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 After a coup leaves her family dead, Azaleah becomes a fugitive whose very presence promises disaster, according to the book’s synopsis. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 The profession, which officially unionized with SAG-AFTRA in 2024, has become an increasingly standard presence on film and television sets. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 31 July 2026 The Gold Squad’s presence extended far beyond the festival entrance, though. — Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Their presence on the Oilers roster may depend on how competitive the team will be during those seasons. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for presence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
  1. proximity
  2. look
  3. sight
  4. appearance
  5. company
  6. attitude
  7. demeanor
  8. manner
Noun
  • While technical rigor, reputation, and proximity to your industry or market still matter, today’s decision is increasingly driven by a firm’s ownership structure and its ability to advise beyond compliance.
    — Louis Grassi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The hotel is also a popular spot for meetings and events, thanks in part to its ballrooms, boardrooms, and proximity to the Montreal Convention Center, a 12-minute walk away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
Definition of proximity
Noun
  • Those tools have yet to coalesce into consistent major-league-caliber production, but nights like Monday are reason McCray might be worth an extended look.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Casual Workwear Try Katie Holmes’s blue button-down shirt and indigo wash wide-leg jeans for a casual office look.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • But in a contemporary update, the musicians are tucked out of sight and the backstage is deep enough to accommodate bulky scenery.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
  • Defeated, the dementor drifted down the aisle and out of sight.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of sight
Noun
  • Canales had prepped the crowd beforehand that this was going to happen, so Asher’s appearance drew the biggest cheer of the evening.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Pirates opener Yohan Ramírez pitched two scoreless innings allowing one hit with a walk and four strikeouts in his first career start after 208 relief appearances, the most by a Pirates pitcher before making a start.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of appearance
Noun
  • The earliest cases dated to April and occurred in evaluation environments that lacked what the company described as standard safeguards.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
  • This would include a database with all companies and individuals permitted to tow.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of company
Noun
  • The early Olympic movement reinforced those same attitudes by barring women from major track and field events altogether.
    — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Agazero’s new take on the genre retains a similarly ambivalent attitude toward the dancefloor.
    — Amanda Cavalcanti, Pitchfork, 31 July 2026
Definition of attitude
Noun
  • These pups are actually much like cats with their quiet nature and calm demeanor.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • Some fixate on his emotional on-field demeanor, and others praise his reactions as expressions of passion tied to his want to win.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of demeanor
Noun
  • Currently, the production of the attachment has been outsourced to a commercial 3D printing company in Idaho that makes durable attachments in a quick and affordable manner.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
  • Earlier this month, Crump released the preliminary findings of an independent autopsy, which listed Wells’ cause and manner of death as undetermined pending further investigation.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of manner

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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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