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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That machine does make an appearance.
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Justin Caffier, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The film should make an appearance at the Independent Picture House along with other Charlotte theaters this fall.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Donald, Daisy and Clarabelle Cow would make an appearance.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Gaga did make an appearance at the awards show, however, to accept the Moon Person for Artist of the Year at the top of the show before heading back to Madison Square Garden to begin her show on a slight delay.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Justin Caffier, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The film should make an appearance at the Independent Picture House along with other Charlotte theaters this fall.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Donald, Daisy and Clarabelle Cow would make an appearance.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Gaga did make an appearance at the awards show, however, to accept the Moon Person for Artist of the Year at the top of the show before heading back to Madison Square Garden to begin her show on a slight delay.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make an appearance
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“Make an appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20appearance. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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