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
Folks who may have been fleeting presences, or reduced to talking heads in tiny squares on a group Zoom — like the secretary of defense (Jared Harris) or a fresh-faced deputy national security adviser (The Night Agent‘s Gabriel Basso) — become lead protagonists.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris have Instagram presences, but Chu doesn’t follow either of them, and vice versa.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Castle Hill Inn is said to be haunted by a female ghost, and whispers have been heard and presences have been felt at The Jailhouse Inn, which served its namesake purpose from 1772 to 1986.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Barkov and Tkachuk are two of Florida’s biggest presences in that regard, Barkov in a show-don’t-tell fashion with his work ethic and Tkachuk vocally.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The veteran presences of Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones and Jordin Canada should ensure Atlanta’s main-stage readiness.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Times Square already has one of the highest police presences in the city and the country, with mixed results — why will your initiatives work better than what’s already in place?
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
Brown said that between 20% and 25% of TJX's stores are outside of the United States, with presences in Europe, Canada and Australia.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
For weeks now, both Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have managed incredible presences on charts all around the world after Osbourne passed away in July.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris have Instagram presences, but Chu doesn’t follow either of them, and vice versa.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Castle Hill Inn is said to be haunted by a female ghost, and whispers have been heard and presences have been felt at The Jailhouse Inn, which served its namesake purpose from 1772 to 1986.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Barkov and Tkachuk are two of Florida’s biggest presences in that regard, Barkov in a show-don’t-tell fashion with his work ethic and Tkachuk vocally.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The veteran presences of Allisha Gray, Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones and Jordin Canada should ensure Atlanta’s main-stage readiness.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Times Square already has one of the highest police presences in the city and the country, with mixed results — why will your initiatives work better than what’s already in place?
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
Brown said that between 20% and 25% of TJX's stores are outside of the United States, with presences in Europe, Canada and Australia.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
For weeks now, both Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have managed incredible presences on charts all around the world after Osbourne passed away in July.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presences
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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But real differences begin to emerge as conversations deepen –- subtle cues in attitudes and behavior that shed light on the cultural differences between the two countries.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The polls have found that favorable attitudes toward Canada have remained high and have been bipartisan.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lukes had one of the big plate appearances, a pinch-hit, RBI walk after falling behind 0-2 against Dodgers righty Emmet Sheehan in the sixth to increase the Jays’ lead to 4-2.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the 1950s, Lockhart worked mainly in television, with appearances on such shows as Zane Grey Theater, Wagon Train, Gunsmoke, Studio One in Hollywood and The United States Steel Hour.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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But who are the actors who make these figures so frighteningly iconic?—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Reportedly, the company intends to reuse the fundamental robotic core — which houses the complex multimodal interaction and motion-control technology — to create a diverse range of new figures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Harron and Turner emphasize the comedy of '80s yuppie manners inside Ellis' orgy of bloodlust, highlighting its savage satire of toxic masculinity and consumer excess.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Two top event planners share the modern dinner party manners every guest—and host—should know.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smith will oversee all aspects of the group’s HR function, from talent acquisition and employee engagement to leadership development and inclusion and belonging.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of sport, entertainment and culture, Vega will lead all aspects of marketing and creative storytelling for the organization.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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While a dog can be bribed with a squeaky toy and a pig would surely look at the camera when enticed with a sausage on a stick, cats are known for their admirably self-serving demeanors.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In many ways their demeanors couldn’t be more different.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Presences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presences. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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