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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
Stewart is expected to make another appearance for OKC on Sunday but is very close to being activated.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
What fortifies it the most is an appearance from Williams’ grandfather midway through the song.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
DiVISION 4 In the first finals appearance for both programs, Oak Park swept the last four courts to claim the inaugural Division 4 crown against Campbell Hall, a Division 3 semifinalist last season.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The rookie keeps learning with each appearance.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
What fortifies it the most is an appearance from Williams’ grandfather midway through the song.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
DiVISION 4 In the first finals appearance for both programs, Oak Park swept the last four courts to claim the inaugural Division 4 crown against Campbell Hall, a Division 3 semifinalist last season.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The rookie keeps learning with each appearance.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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Unlike in their losses in Games 5 and 6, the Celtics weren’t as quick to fire up 3s, instead opting to attack the interior of the 76ers defense more to get easier looks.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Chesney and many players got their first look at the Rose Bowl lit up at night during a visit Friday.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The foreign sounds made his face crimp, as if somebody right next to him had farted.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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However, the fashion world has been particularly enamored with these breakout stars, with major designers and brands clamoring to get one of the boys seated front-row at their shows, if not serving face in their next ad campaign.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
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But there also are other elements of the revision that play to the very essence of the Heat anti-tank approach, an approach in place since Riley’s 1995 arrival as franchise steward.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Imai’s longtime trainer, whose arrival in Houston was delayed by visa issues, has now joined his entourage, a move team officials hope will aid the transition.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Keep it light, and let spontaneity work in your favor while staying confident in your presence.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Let your natural presence lead.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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That was my impression after the Villars Ocean Forum, a gathering of over 150 leaders from academic, activist, and business backgrounds.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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In interviews, representatives of some companies told me about their algorithms’ abilities to reveal patterns that impressions alone cannot.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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But, with the advent of platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, the online self became highly saleable.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The polio vaccine is one of the greatest public health achievements of our time, protecting against a paralyzing and potentially life-threatening virus that once struck fear in the hearts of parents prior to the advent of the vaccine in 1955.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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But he was known also for an ever-ready smile, an unflappable temperament and unassuming demeanor, an ego-less willingness to pitch in to help other reporters on stories large and small, and a quirky sense of humor that lightened the stress of many a deadline.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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But her middle sister, Amber, also made an impact with her demeanor for Oak Forest.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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No immediate impact likely for world oil markets The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC won’t necessarily have any immediate effects in markets.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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