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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
Mark Twain, by Ron Chernow Mark Twain was America’s first modern celebrity, using multiple platforms – books, newspapers, the lecture circuit – to advance his presence as a brand.
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Monitor Staff, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
The secretive base is important to Washington’s interests, giving it a significant military presence in the Indian Ocean.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Motorists were advised to use caution while driving on PCH due to the continued presence of debris-clearance crews and other first responders.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Recent successions illustrate the growing presence and influence of women in leadership across global family firms.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Monitor Staff, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
The secretive base is important to Washington’s interests, giving it a significant military presence in the Indian Ocean.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Motorists were advised to use caution while driving on PCH due to the continued presence of debris-clearance crews and other first responders.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Recent successions illustrate the growing presence and influence of women in leadership across global family firms.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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Privacy technology has experienced a renaissance (evident in Monero’s price action and advances in zero-knowledge research) partly as a course correction against crypto's uncomfortable proximity to establishment power.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Similarly, Azerbaijani officials seem to assume that their country’s diplomatic proximity to Israel, and geographic proximity to Iran, will make Baku indispensable to long-term U.S. interests—regardless of who sits in the White House.—
Zaur Shiriyev,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Take a look at Bey delivering the heartwarming news to the parents-to-be above.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
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In typical Armstrong fashion, the characters are dressed in mostly beige or monochrome colors without a logo in sight — a signifier that for the rich, quiet luxury never dies.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
31 May 2025
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Beets are known for their slight heart shape, bright colors, earthy flavor, and the ability to stain everything in sight when sliced in preparation for a meal.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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Mississippi State was making its 41st appearance in the tournament.—
Compiled From Wire Reports,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Ait-Nouri has made 157 appearances for Wolves since joining, initially on loan, in 2020.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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In the earnings call earlier this month, Zimmerman said the company was going through a corporate restructuring and had eliminated multiple senior executive positions.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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Cruise ships Many cruise companies have their own meteorologists and regularly advise passengers on board of weather conditions.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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With devil-may-care attitude, Johnson found joy in every stanza, operating in total synergy with Angus Young.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Armed with such an attitude and unencumbered by expectation, Arsenal produced one of its great performances, Stina Blackstenius’ goal in the 74th minute proving the difference between the two teams.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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The outburst caused a stunned reaction from the commentators with Carlsen usually known for his calm demeanor.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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To date, more than 11,000 TikTok users have commented on the post, with many voicing their comedic takes on the viral moment and the cat's obliging demeanor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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In the middle of a seven-minute piece interpreted in an appropriately serious manner, Urie elicited unexpected giggles from the audience.—
Daniel Vaillancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Employees must be adept at evaluating AI outputs, identifying biases and communicating areas for improvement in a clear and actionable manner.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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