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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With September finally here, the yellow, orange and red hues of fall foliage will soon make an appearance, signalling the coming of the autumn and trees preserving their energy each year.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
That machine does make an appearance.
—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
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
That machine does make an appearance.
—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
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 21 Sep. 2025.
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