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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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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
For a reality television icon who parlayed his fame on Survivor into an acting and hosting career as well as two more appearances on the gold standard competition show, Colby Donaldson sure does have a lot of regrets.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
The 2010 role was one of his last major on-screen television appearances, followed by several voice-over projects and a brief part in the 2016 Rocky Horror remake.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The Studio has canceled its appearance at Apple TV’s press day next week following the news of Catherine O’Hara’s death.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
The event includes all-inclusive food & beverage, premium lounges and appearances by NFL legends.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
The 2010 role was one of his last major on-screen television appearances, followed by several voice-over projects and a brief part in the 2016 Rocky Horror remake.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The Studio has canceled its appearance at Apple TV’s press day next week following the news of Catherine O’Hara’s death.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
The event includes all-inclusive food & beverage, premium lounges and appearances by NFL legends.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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Paint Baseboards Paint your baseboards for a clean look with sharp lines.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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The statement piece instantly elevates a boots-and-leggings combo, as evidenced by the above look.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The results will show young women who look an awful lot like circus clowns, with faces hidden under layers of masks, gels, serums, and even face tape.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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The suspects appeared to be wearing dark-colored clothing, with black hooded sweatshirts and black face coverings.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2026
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Look for an Edition from Marriott on the V&A waterfront this spring, the arrival of Mama Shelter in downtown later in 2026 and small stylish spots like Atzaro Luxury Boutique Hotel.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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One popular strain of urban-policy thinking opposes gentrification—the arrival of affluent people into poor neighborhoods—and argues that poverty should be rectified by ever greater expenditure on public housing.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Matt Van Komen, one of the tallest players in all of college basketball at 7-4, added 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks as the Red Wolves struggled to find success in the lane with his presence defensively.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Though Indianapolis has not seen crackdowns on the scale of those in Minneapolis or Chicago, ICE still has a presence throughout the state, and even rumors of the agency's presence in the city are enough to incite fear among those who oppose it.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
31 Jan. 2026
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Former chairman Jeff Shi has gone and Nathan Shi has made a positive impression with his words since taking charge, but Fosun’s actions, at least in terms of transfers, have felt depressingly familiar.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Newsom’s personal social-media accounts gained more than five million new followers, and clocked billions of views and impressions.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Of course, this method isn't rocket science, and the concept has been around longer than the advent of Instagram.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Much of the regulatory attention has to do with governing AI safety and especially dealing with the advent of generative AI and large language models (LLMs).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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His unassuming demeanor belies the fact that his generations-spanning music has been lauded by The New York Times and Billboard.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But some of the most common houseplants, beloved for their stunning foliage and low-maintenance demeanor, are actually part of the succulent family.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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And a Freeze Warning was in effect for inland Broward County due to temperatures that were expected to drop to 32 degrees or below.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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As part of the package, the White House is seeking to codify a dangerous government price control precedent into law that will have a chilling effect on medical innovation and patient choice.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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