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
By contrast, the three male actors who appear in major supporting roles—along with Colin, there’s Lindon as the doctor and Louis Garrel as Maxine’s cinematographer and, ultimately, lover—are all veterans whose iconic presences make their small roles feel unusually, even inappropriately, prominent.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Carr interjected, eager to include the 41-year-old unrestricted free agent in the conversation of incumbent on-ball presences on the Lakers.
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Law Murray,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Merlin the duck emerged as an unofficial mascot, and fans like Ivana Knöll and Lumumba Vea leveraged unique presences.
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Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But if not included, Mitchell could stand as part of a lockdown defensive lineup, with his lack of size somewhat compensated by the presences of Antetokounmpo and Adebayo.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Animation big wigs have often been ubiquitous presences.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Joining a long line of interruptive digital devices that have made their presences known at the Hot Topics table (from Joy Behar's navigational assistant to her own blaring iPhone), Sara Haines' phone went off Monday on the air.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
The company is also seeing a growing opportunity around partnerships with brands that are interested in reaching sports fans across Fanatics' platforms and physical presences, which included its sports fan festival, Fanatics Fest.
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Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Most auction houses rushed to develop their online presences when the pandemic hit, making sales comparisons between that pre-2020 and now difficult.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Apr. 2026
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Carr interjected, eager to include the 41-year-old unrestricted free agent in the conversation of incumbent on-ball presences on the Lakers.
—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Merlin the duck emerged as an unofficial mascot, and fans like Ivana Knöll and Lumumba Vea leveraged unique presences.
—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But if not included, Mitchell could stand as part of a lockdown defensive lineup, with his lack of size somewhat compensated by the presences of Antetokounmpo and Adebayo.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Animation big wigs have often been ubiquitous presences.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Joining a long line of interruptive digital devices that have made their presences known at the Hot Topics table (from Joy Behar's navigational assistant to her own blaring iPhone), Sara Haines' phone went off Monday on the air.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
The company is also seeing a growing opportunity around partnerships with brands that are interested in reaching sports fans across Fanatics' platforms and physical presences, which included its sports fan festival, Fanatics Fest.
—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Most auction houses rushed to develop their online presences when the pandemic hit, making sales comparisons between that pre-2020 and now difficult.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presences
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Scroll on for the ultimate breakdown and get inspired to put your spin on these looks for your next getaway.
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While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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It is caused by environments that allow harmful attitudes to take root.
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Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn (4-3) struck out two in a scoreless seventh to earn the win and increase his hitless streak to 10 innings, with 19 strikeouts, over his last nine appearances.
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Messi now has 123 international goals — second all time to Cristiano Ronaldo’s 145 — in 202 appearances.
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Its worse-sounding homicide figures are due to the ratio of deaths in a tiny population of less than a million people.
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Cropped tops are flattering on petite figures, so this sleeveless top will look amazing on you.
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Post set the gold standard for manners and social behavior for generations of Americans, social graces still valued and taught today.
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Remember that coughing and sneezing without a mask is considered very bad manners, as is attempting to board a train at the last minute and potentially causing a late departure.
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One of the most interesting aspects of the history of pedantry is that evolution of its meaning.
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Beyond the technical aspects of filmmaking, the core message is one of resourcefulness.
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Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.
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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.
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“Presences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presences. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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