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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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3
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
The pope had been struggling to speak and breathe during public appearances.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach also discussed the rumors that Travis is set to retire during an appearance on NFL: The Insiders podcast this week.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
During an appearance on New York Times‘ Popcast, The Abbot was asked how the lack of support from New York City’s chief Hip-Hop radio station affected the crew, as the ban occurred at the peak of their popularity.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2025
In the latest shockwave to hit Washington’s premier performing arts institution, multi-hyphenate creator Issa Rae has pulled the plug on her upcoming Kennedy Center appearance following U.S. President Donald Trump’s installation as chair.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach also discussed the rumors that Travis is set to retire during an appearance on NFL: The Insiders podcast this week.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
During an appearance on New York Times‘ Popcast, The Abbot was asked how the lack of support from New York City’s chief Hip-Hop radio station affected the crew, as the ban occurred at the peak of their popularity.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2025
In the latest shockwave to hit Washington’s premier performing arts institution, multi-hyphenate creator Issa Rae has pulled the plug on her upcoming Kennedy Center appearance following U.S. President Donald Trump’s installation as chair.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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Here’s your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The building’s core will be preserved while the outside will receive a face lift.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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The only thing scarier than performing a song by one of the coaches on The Voice to their faces is showing up for your Blind Audition round with an acoustic guitar and a tricky Taylor Swift song in your quiver.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Upon arrival, officers met with the victim located a few doors down.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Upon arrival, the rear bench expands into a cozy daybed after the seat backs swing to the sides.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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The machine learning aspect of this latest breakthrough focused primarily on detecting the presence of ink, not deciphering the characters or text.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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The juniper presence is particularly pronounced, providing a classic foundation upon which other botanicals build.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Beecham now has three podcasts and two shows under the Enjoy Basketball umbrella reaching over 1 million fans across all platforms, and generating over 120 million impressions monthly.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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The white-washed undyed look on this impression of a Persian style gives it a cozy, rustic vibe.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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At the Raw on Netflix premiere, The Rock displayed a more amicable demeanor, sharing friendly interactions with both Rhodes and Reigns, further blurring the lines of his potential future involvement.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Still — despite her professional demeanor — her sensuality is undeniable.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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In California, after mandatory-arrest laws went into effect, arrests of men increased by sixty per cent; arrests of women increased by four hundred per cent.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Chinese tariff commission said these are in response to Canada’s 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum that went into effect last fall.—
Zach LaChance,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
9 Mar. 2025
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The volatility the markets just experienced oftentimes marks a turn in investor attitudes.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Such attitudes disregard the hard realities of life in the United States for certain Americans.—
K. Ward Cummings,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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