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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
Her presence changes the dynamics of his antics, always for the better.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Napolitano retired from running the family store in the late 1990s but continued working in the produce industry as a broker and buyer while maintaining his television presence.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Dobbins was an invaluable piece of the team’s locker room, and the Broncos could look to bring him back as a veteran presence despite injury concerns.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Between the 2nd and 3rd centuries, Pergamon, Turkey, became a major center for Roman medicine because of the presence of a famous physician named Galen of Pergamon.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Napolitano retired from running the family store in the late 1990s but continued working in the produce industry as a broker and buyer while maintaining his television presence.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Dobbins was an invaluable piece of the team’s locker room, and the Broncos could look to bring him back as a veteran presence despite injury concerns.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Between the 2nd and 3rd centuries, Pergamon, Turkey, became a major center for Roman medicine because of the presence of a famous physician named Galen of Pergamon.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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Energy flows are no longer determined solely by price and proximity but by alliance structures and security guarantees.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The hotel’s proximity to PortMiami regularly attracts travelers ready to get on a cruise.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Paint Baseboards Paint your baseboards for a clean look with sharp lines.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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The statement piece instantly elevates a boots-and-leggings combo, as evidenced by the above look.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Back in the lineup after missing the majority of the 2025/26 season through injury, the German was a sight for sore eyes.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Besotted Benedict spends most of the beginning of the episode on the hunt for his love-at-first-sight, interrogating ladies on the promenade and showing up to balls with sister Eloise (Claudia Jessie) in tow for assistance.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Following his assassination, Erika became the new CEO and chair of TPUSA, and has made public appearances at various events.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Following that series, Wilson dedicated his life to ministry, making one more small-screen appearance for a four-episode arc on UPN’s Girlfriends in 2005.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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Before Papaya, Guez ran businesses helping companies move and employ workers in emerging markets.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tesla signaled a major shift in its business as CEO Elon Musk told investors the company will end production of its longest-running premium electric vehicles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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In terms of public attitudes to these vehicles in Europe, the picture is murky.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For four decades, Megadeth have been high priests—not the highest, but close—in a church of metal where technical prowess, breakneck tempos, and sneering attitude are the holiest of virtues.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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His unassuming demeanor belies the fact that his generations-spanning music has been lauded by The New York Times and Billboard.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But some of the most common houseplants, beloved for their stunning foliage and low-maintenance demeanor, are actually part of the succulent family.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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The manner in which autonomous vehicle companies share data can also be opaque.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Not in some flashy way, but in a manner that enhances the fundamental intimacy of the piece.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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