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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 Tigers have won six of the eight championships in the tournament’s history, and will make their fifth-straight NCAA Tournament trip and 13th appearance since 2010.
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The dream will also feature an appearance by Serena Williams, who is a South Floridian with a home in Jupiter, when the tennis legend/entrepreneur receives the inaugural Barbie Dream Fest Icon Award.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
From its origin as a promotion for Air Jamaica in the early 1970s to its appearance in our February 1978 issue to the current day, this classic has been a hit.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
But preparation was never a concern for UConn, which has held at least one game at Gampel Pavilion in 29 of its 36 previous tournament appearances.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The dream will also feature an appearance by Serena Williams, who is a South Floridian with a home in Jupiter, when the tennis legend/entrepreneur receives the inaugural Barbie Dream Fest Icon Award.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
From its origin as a promotion for Air Jamaica in the early 1970s to its appearance in our February 1978 issue to the current day, this classic has been a hit.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
But preparation was never a concern for UConn, which has held at least one game at Gampel Pavilion in 29 of its 36 previous tournament appearances.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
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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,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Saturday presented the first look at what a Matthews-less Leafs team will look like.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nearly everything Noma does is news; the restaurant’s influence—and that of its head chef, co-owner, and public face, René Redzepi—sends ripples through the culinary world like a rogue moon.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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And eventually ate enough clock late, in the face of a furious Northfield press, to put the Nighthawks away.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Spring has taken hold across Texas, with blooming flowers and budding trees signaling the season’s arrival — and giving families the perfect excuse to head out in search of scenic fields.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The daiquiri on ice that welcomed me in was a perfect touch on arrival and the bathroom came with an abundance of Malin+Goetz toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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This matched the spectral fingerprints of solid carbon dioxide, confirming the presence of dry ice within the torus.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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And his presence immediately paid off against the Los Angeles Galaxy.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Externally, the Broncos’ lack of activity gives the impression of an organization that is relying fully on its Payton-era foundation for a Super Bowl leap, for better or for worse.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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His performances reflect a unique perspective, a vision that goes beyond the notes on the page, captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impression.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By 1950 and the advent of nuclear power, some believed that electricity would be too cheap to meter.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Then, in 2018, as the advent of DNA testing to unearth clues to one’s ancestry grew in popularity, a California case shed light on a new avenue for investigators.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sad Dan, Angry Dan, Nuclear Dan … Agree or disagree with the demeanor, Hurley is one fascinating group of people.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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His demeanor in them marked a departure from Kim's usual depictions in state propaganda as a stern commander.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The infinity pool is practically on top of the shoreline, creating that Instagram-worthy effect where the water appears to spill directly into the bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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In effect, Denver may now be subsidizing fire service in both cities.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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