Thesaurus results for PRESENCE

presence

noun

ˈpre-zᵊn(t)s

Definition of presence

as in proximity

a position within view The will was signed in the presence of two witnesses.

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Relevance

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 Their continued presence in the category, at this point, doesn’t register as reflective of their quality but rather voting inertia and a nomination body liable to box-check rather than seriously consider all the candidates. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 The presence of local brick-and-mortar romance bookstores not only combats the stigma but also fosters connection among readers searching for community beyond their screens. — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 Let play restore trust in your pace, your presence, and your worth. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for presence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence

Noun

However, Luna’s close proximity with Chiron in Taurus can also reveal where our attachment to safety and comfort has essentially inhibited us from our own potential.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
The proximity-to-Trump angle didn’t work for the US men’s team, or for holders of his meme coin, or for many of the CEOs that have sought his favor.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of proximity

Noun

Perhaps even Fontaine's 1958 World Cup record of 13 will be in Messi's sights.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
There are also suites, like the Mountain View suite, a two-level tower room with stunning sights, or the Family suite with options for unique configurations of beds and layouts to suit a family’s specific needs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of sight

Noun

Their most recent appearance at the tournament before this one was in 1998, when Odegaard and Haaland were not even born.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Cal Ripken upstaged every big name in the ballpark, hitting a home run and winning the MVP award in his final All-Star appearance to lead the American League over the Nationals 4-1.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of appearance

Noun

The three-month screenwriting residency is based in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, next door to Brock Akil’s story27 Productions company.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 10 July 2026
The directives also require the companies to remove, within 45 days, the millions of pounds of rotting food inside the warehouse.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of company

Noun

Americans’ attitudes toward the economy have improved slightly as gas prices declined, but their outlook remains mostly negative.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Wilder’s work has since faced criticism for depicting some ghastly attitudes toward Native Americans.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of attitude

Noun

The findings from that autopsy – along with Wells’ cause and manner of death – are not yet available, as the medical examiner’s office is waiting for the results of routine toxicology tests.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
In the few years following the discovery of ‘Oumuamua’s bizarre motion, Farnocchia and his collaborators began noticing that multiple asteroids orbiting close to Earth also accelerated in a cometlike manner.

— Darryl Z. Seligman, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

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