as in looks
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 presences
One of the Gamecocks’ only interior presences, center Madina Okot, had three fouls early in the third quarter.
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Several of United’s flights from O’Hare to Middle East hotspots like Dubai, UAE, and Tel Aviv, Israel, already are on hold, as are several flights from the major Gulf carriers who have strong presences at O’Hare.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Traditional sportsbooks with brick-and-mortar casino presences, such as Caesars and BetMGM, have abstained from prediction markets and remain with the AGA, as do many tribal groups that are bracing to fight prediction markets.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But their fundraising and campaign presences to this point have been minimal.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
São Paulo House has long stood out as one of the strongest South American presences, reflecting the large number of Brazilians who attend each March.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Bovino and his agents were visible presences in Chicago and its suburbs last year.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Both are strong presences in the run game, hopefully putting an end to the Rams’ struggles against outside zone.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Varley’s elevation this season is a wonderful turn for Ashbourne, an icon of British film, TV, and theater who has long been one of Bridgerton’s most consistently comedic presences.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Several of United’s flights from O’Hare to Middle East hotspots like Dubai, UAE, and Tel Aviv, Israel, already are on hold, as are several flights from the major Gulf carriers who have strong presences at O’Hare.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Traditional sportsbooks with brick-and-mortar casino presences, such as Caesars and BetMGM, have abstained from prediction markets and remain with the AGA, as do many tribal groups that are bracing to fight prediction markets.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But their fundraising and campaign presences to this point have been minimal.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
São Paulo House has long stood out as one of the strongest South American presences, reflecting the large number of Brazilians who attend each March.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Bovino and his agents were visible presences in Chicago and its suburbs last year.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Both are strong presences in the run game, hopefully putting an end to the Rams’ struggles against outside zone.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Varley’s elevation this season is a wonderful turn for Ashbourne, an icon of British film, TV, and theater who has long been one of Bridgerton’s most consistently comedic presences.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presences
Noun
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The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The more we’re valued for our accomplishments and not for our looks, the better.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This marks a seismic shift in attitudes toward the technology’s promise.—
Terrence Curtin,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Our attitudes, our hang-ups, our fears.—
Colin Fleming,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Bird made this year’s Opening Day roster and, entering Sunday, had not allowed a run in four appearances.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Fourth, Gahan says, big creators do appearances, speaking engagements, or conferences, for which they are paid (though this seems to be the least common way for creators to make money).—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But many senior figures within the sport point to claims of positive fan feedback, although so far no official numbers have been released to support these claims from the F1 organization.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Executives at United and American Airlines reported similar figures.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your niece’s lack of manners is hurtful and disappointing.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Footwear with impeccable manners and a very special kind of poise is grown-up in the best sense of the word.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stacey, who is the president of the players' association, said the players are working closely with the league to make sure facilities and other aspects of the player experience remain high as the league expands.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The research matches some aspects of corporate America’s current AI adoption narrative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Of the rest, demeanors vary, but only Hoiberg can yell at officials and still manage to do it in a sort of friendly way.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shuter also said the couple was seen shopping together in Aspen, and once again commented on the difference between their demeanors.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Presences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presences. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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