presences

plural of presence

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Recent Examples of presences 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 As family secrets and wounds, resurface the entire neighborhood senses presences and hear the distinctive sounds of their own dead. John Hopewell, Variety, 28 July 2026 The entire neighborhood will sense presences and hear the distinctive sounds of their own dead. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 July 2026 After years of fairly unswerving focus on youth and potential, the higher-ups at Stamford Bridge have thrown themselves into this summer’s drive for experience and maturity, for stabilising presences in the team. David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Even actors whose roles have limited scope, like Zendaya, Nyong’o, Hawkins and Mia Goth as Penelope’s duplicitous maid, register as vital presences. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 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. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presences
Noun
  • At the 2021 National Book Awards, the Library Science book club founder and her mom captured the cameras with their model looks.
    Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This green and silver pair is calling my name for cool-girl fall looks.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • His research has included brain scans of people in prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, as well as surveys of people's spiritual experiences and attitudes.
    Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For individuals who think taking time for themselves is selfish or doesn’t support the mission of their work, education about how self-care can prevent compassion fatigue can make an impact and change attitudes.
    Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Santos has 11 goals in 18 appearances in his first season in the league.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Both Presley and the Beatles made nationwide television appearances that cemented their place in pop culture on The Ed Sullivan Show (although Sullivan wasn’t actually hosting the night of Presley’s first appearance).
    Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Beyond the figures, a scroll of social media or a quick scan of the girlies at airports and Pilates reformer studios in major cities will tell you that Alo continues to capture serious athleisure market share.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Mundo Deportivo corroborates these key figures, while noting that Cancelo only has a year left on his contract at Al-Hilal.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The causes and manners of death are pending the results of forensic autopsies that were scheduled for Sunday, per the news release from the coroners’ offices.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Model turn-taking, sharing, and good manners, and try to arrange play dates where your child can practice their social skills.
    Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This San Sebastián Nobu hotel features all the great aspects of the brand with a Basque twist.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Successful onboarding needs to include all of those aspects so a new employee can contribute quickly and well.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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

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“Presences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presences. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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