make an appearance
phrase
: 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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Fireworks at Disneyland will make an appearance during the Nashville broadcast.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Even for the 4th of July, a casserole has to make an appearance if Grandma's in charge.
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Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Several professional wrestlers make an appearance in the music video, which features Lauper attempting to rescue her family's local business from creditors, including The Iron Sheik and Andre the Giant, who appeared as pirates.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
In addition to the full moon, the northern lights may also make an appearance.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Even for the 4th of July, a casserole has to make an appearance if Grandma's in charge.
—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Several professional wrestlers make an appearance in the music video, which features Lauper attempting to rescue her family's local business from creditors, including The Iron Sheik and Andre the Giant, who appeared as pirates.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
In addition to the full moon, the northern lights may also make an appearance.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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