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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
Many exoplanets are stuck in inhospitable orbits that make life or just the presence of liquid water impossible, and this stop on the tour brings home Earth’s good fortune.
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Rob Pegoraro,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
Sherrill said the presence of the international crews represents something far deeper than a simple tourist attraction, noting the event is a testament to the strength of global security alliances.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Cooke explains why an event like NBCU’s BravoCon fan gathering is the kind of cultural event that where State Farm needs to have a presence to reach the next generation of consumers.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 July 2026
But the presence of both entities has continued to spark confusion.
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Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
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Rob Pegoraro,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
Sherrill said the presence of the international crews represents something far deeper than a simple tourist attraction, noting the event is a testament to the strength of global security alliances.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Cooke explains why an event like NBCU’s BravoCon fan gathering is the kind of cultural event that where State Farm needs to have a presence to reach the next generation of consumers.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 July 2026
But the presence of both entities has continued to spark confusion.
—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for presence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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To mimic Streep's look, pair the jeans with a striped button-up top.
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For a coordinated look, there’s also a matching short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt—each available for under $50.
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The route starts with the more popular south-shore sights, then grows quieter after Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, continuing into the East Fjords and northern Iceland.
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Scientists cannot agree on how this shift from nonlife to life, or abiogenesis, happened, but some have turned their sights on trying it out for themselves in the lab.
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Swift and Kelce’s big day comes after months of speculation and back-to-back public appearances.
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Questions remain over whether the funeral will mark the first public appearance of Mojtaba Khamenei since his father and family members were killed on the first day of the war.
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Dasgupta, whose company is FilmsPositive, said the shoot reflected the collaborative ambition at the project’s core.
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Avila's family sued Tesla last week, alleging her death resulted from the company's gross negligence and failure to warn consumers that its self-driving systems were defective.
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Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.
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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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That’s more like it, although Haaland reverted to his refreshing aw-shucks demeanor when asked about his latest brace of goals.
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Hervé Renard just might be the most interesting coach in soccer, given his success stories, his reputation for turning around teams and, well, his often intense sideline demeanor.
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But even here, where the damage is being done gleefully and wantonly, the US Congress has stood up to these funding cuts in a bipartisan manner.
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The platform should be structured in a manner that is intuitive, engaging and easy to navigate, enabling employees to quickly locate relevant information and resources.
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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