make an appearance
idiom
: to go to an event, gathering, etc., usually for a short period of time
The candidate made an appearance at the rally.
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Even before figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin make an appearance, viewers hear from Canassatego, who was a spokesman for the confederation of Iroquois tribes years before the notion of colonial independence took hold.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
In June, the Strawberry Moon will make an appearance.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 June 2025
In addition to shaping, hair-loving oils make an appearance, as well as strengthening amino acids and fragrance notes, putting heart emojis in our eyes.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 May 2025
Topline The northern lights may make an appearance in up to 10 U.S. states Saturday night, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which has issued one of its most favorable aurora forecasts in weeks.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
In June, the Strawberry Moon will make an appearance.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 June 2025
In addition to shaping, hair-loving oils make an appearance, as well as strengthening amino acids and fragrance notes, putting heart emojis in our eyes.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 May 2025
Topline The northern lights may make an appearance in up to 10 U.S. states Saturday night, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which has issued one of its most favorable aurora forecasts in weeks.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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“Make an appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20appearance. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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