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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
Security presence grows across system Security preparations are also ramping up.
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 6 June 2026
In the last five years, Hilton has grown its presence in Greece from one hotel to more than 50 hotels, with a further 20 under development.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In their study published in Nature Energy, this new process breaks down plastic at high temperatures in the presence of hydrogen.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
The former Penn State standout has accumulated just 10 sacks in his brief NFL career, a number that hopefully the presence of edge rushers such as Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips has significantly impacted.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 6 June 2026
In the last five years, Hilton has grown its presence in Greece from one hotel to more than 50 hotels, with a further 20 under development.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In their study published in Nature Energy, this new process breaks down plastic at high temperatures in the presence of hydrogen.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
The former Penn State standout has accumulated just 10 sacks in his brief NFL career, a number that hopefully the presence of edge rushers such as Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips has significantly impacted.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The only thing that could apparently harm them was proximity to decaying tissues of other species.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Light and Dark Backsplash and White Counters Choose a marble backsplash with a drastic color difference between the white and gray threads of color for a maximalist, glam look.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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But with Robinson’s hand up, Wembanyama missed a good look from inside the 3-point line just before time expired.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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With no imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in sight, the situation has prompted many to reflect on the extent to which the world remains deeply reliant on fossil fuel trade routes.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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From the mural of Prince to his gold star on First Avenue, fans walked all around, taking in the sights.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Ronaldo is set to make a record-tying sixth World Cup appearance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The Indians have made consecutive regional finals and made a state championship game appearance in the 2021 season, falling 4-3 to Rockwall-Heath.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Amid an ongoing lawsuit filed by Phillip Pines against Khorram, Combs and several of his companies, Khorram is arguing that the case against her is legally insufficient, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Still, some oil traders and shipping companies have reportedly made arrangements with Iran in a desperate effort to get oil flowing to global markets, where stockpiles are being rapidly depleted.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Although service is not quite polished, the happy-go-lucky Dutch-Caribbean staff are refreshingly devoid of attitude.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The show has always affected a devil-may-care attitude, but in previous seasons, less-wearying — not to say light or uplifting — moments came up as a result of the chemistry between the young ensemble.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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With his gregarious nature and hard-drinking demeanor, Lobo is an intimidating extraterrestrial mercenary and bounty hunter, but his origin story is brutal, even by those standards.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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The judge relied heavily on Saenz’s demeanor in court and Firpi’s psychological evaluation.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Given the dramatic manner in which the hulking piers marched down the center of the institution’s narrow corridor, flanked by the photographer’s three-inch-square Polaroids, hung as if in awed supplication, the effect verged on hyperbole, the gnomic ceding to the grandiose.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Everything happens in a fluid, subtle manner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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