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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the dignified appearance of this church leader the country club's manicured lawns and well-groomed appearance in general
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Relevance
2
as in face
outward and often deceptive indication
can't you at least give the appearance of listening to what I say?
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as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
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Recent Examples of appearance
Haiti face Scotland in Boston on Saturday in their opening Group C match, marking only the second men’s World Cup appearance for the team and their first since 1974.
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Reuters, NBC news, 13 June 2026
During a recent appearance on WIP Sports Radio, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski offered a notable endorsement of Double-A Reading reliever Alex McFarlane, whose dominant recent stretch caught the attention of the organization.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
And smaller tournaments will likely be queuing up to offer her hefty appearance fees to play at their events.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Working royals traditionally refrain from using their personal technology during official appearances, focusing instead on the work ahead.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Reuters, NBC news, 13 June 2026
During a recent appearance on WIP Sports Radio, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski offered a notable endorsement of Double-A Reading reliever Alex McFarlane, whose dominant recent stretch caught the attention of the organization.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
And smaller tournaments will likely be queuing up to offer her hefty appearance fees to play at their events.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Working royals traditionally refrain from using their personal technology during official appearances, focusing instead on the work ahead.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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This foundation stick blends buildable coverage with hours of hydration, thanks to hyaluronic acid that plumps skin from within and visibly softens the look of fine lines both immediately and over time.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the Silver Moss pair takes on a stormy look that’s well-suited for late summer nights, while the Quicksand variation does its best wheat work boot impression for a look that will transition seamlessly into fall.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Beyond live match broadcasts on four massive screens, the festival features an 8,000-capacity amphitheater, concerts, cultural programming tied to matches of the day, food booths, family-friendly games, mini soccer pitches, face-painting and interactive activations.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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In the face of accomplishing history, the Knicks started off ice cold.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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In the hours before the parade, people anxiously awaited the arrival of their champions.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Traffic on the streets around the Garden came to a standstill after the game as the NYPD maintained a heavy presence.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Although the championship-clinching game was played thousands of miles away, police maintained a large presence around Madison Square Garden, the Knicks' home arena.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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This is for Tyler Kolek’s best Jalen Brunson impression; for the Spurs intel provided by Jeremy Sochan.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Roach also shared his impressions of Anthony following the trial.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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At a time when Waymo’s impressive success and the advent of AI have rekindled excitement about everything driverless, Monarch’s failure to disrupt has become another cautionary tale about massive bets on the latest tech.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Also world-class for much of the last decade are the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, who went 50 years between Super Bowls before the advent of Patrick Mahomes led to playing in five out of six and winning three.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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In her early public appearances, she was often seen with her head bowed and her gaze upward, a posture that, alongside her soft-spoken demeanor, led the British press to characterize her as timid and reserved.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Froio was also praised by colleagues for her kindness, patience, ability to teach her staff and successfully manage a frenetic newsroom with an extremely calm demeanor.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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For a performer whose studio has passed, the practical effect is that the actor absorbs the cost of staying on the ballot.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Organizers say the free show will have more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects along the Detroit River.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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