presences

noun

plural of presence
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 While the returning foursome have remained friendly presences on the show (each of the aforementioned women has returned to the program over the years), other ex-cohosts have not. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026 The selection extends Andini’s run as one of Indonesian cinema’s most consistent presences on the international festival circuit. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 Leaders should build their public presences during ordinary times. — Evan Nierman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 As well as their manager of the last decade, Manchester City lost their two most consistent presences in Bernardo Silva and John Stones over the summer, in addition to Rodri. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The group, unveiling Thursday, is primarily made up of professional bettors with prominent social media presences who actively use many of the top prediction market exchanges, including Kalshi. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Since storming onto the scene midway through last season to unanimously win the American League Rookie of the Year, Kurtz has been one of the best hitters in the league and one of few consistent presences in an A’s lineup marred by injuries. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Painting the Natural World Rather than treating plants simply as botanical subjects, Nagamura paints them as living presences. — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 The entire neighborhood will sense presences and hear the distinctive sounds of their own dead. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presences
  1. looks
  2. attitudes
  3. appearances
  4. figures
  5. manners
  6. aspects
  7. demeanors
Noun
  • Not long ago, ordering a nonalcoholic beer at Oktoberfest could draw puzzled looks.
    — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This week, the best beauty looks played both sides of the color wheel.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of looks
Noun
  • This week’s Pollwatcher looks at Americans’ attitudes and behaviors toward college education and highlights polls from two key House districts.
    — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Governments from tiny Qatar and Kuwait to much larger Saudi Arabia and Algeria are navigating shifting attitudes around the role of women – while also confronting economic and employment challenges.
    — Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of attitudes
Noun
  • The royal has not been seen wearing these rings in public appearances since 2011.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Trump has made frequent appearances at major sporting events throughout his second term.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of appearances
Noun
  • The Justice Department also says Beijing is determined to sway American public opinion in its favor by cultivating relationships with political figures seen as having access to the levers of power.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Forty-five percent of adults 30 to 44 say the same; both figures have declined in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • Swift drops clues in all manners and the Swifties almost always unearth the meaning behind them.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
  • On the one hand, Julian Fellowes’ juicy melodrama enlists one of the finest ensembles imaginable to bring outsized intensity to a drama of manners.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of manners
Noun
  • Chief Justice John Roberts was one of several justices whose questions suggested misgivings about aspects of each side's position.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The latter document archaeological sites, Sri Lankan dancers, and other aspects of the island culture.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of aspects
Noun
  • Misdemeanors carry up to a $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail if found guilty and gross demeanors carry up to a $5,000 fine and a year in jail.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of demeanors

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“Presences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presences. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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