1
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
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the skin cells, and its appearance can vary widely depending on the type of cancer.
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Sarah Jividen, Health, 13 June 2025
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Beyoncé's girls have been joining her on the Cowboy Carter tour as of late, a tradition first started by Blue Ivy's appearances during their mother’s Renaissance World Tour.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 June 2025
Mississippi State was making its 41st appearance in the tournament.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Her makeup was consistent with recent appearances: a brown smoky eye and a rose-toned lip.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
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Sarah Jividen, Health, 13 June 2025
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Beyoncé's girls have been joining her on the Cowboy Carter tour as of late, a tradition first started by Blue Ivy's appearances during their mother’s Renaissance World Tour.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 June 2025
Mississippi State was making its 41st appearance in the tournament.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Her makeup was consistent with recent appearances: a brown smoky eye and a rose-toned lip.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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Bono is one of the most immediately recognizable rock stars on the planet, thanks to his signature look, which has included shades for decades, but he’s known almost entirely for his musical endeavors with his groupmates in U2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Here, a look at the top five trends the company has identified for 2025.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Her mother found her daughter’s cowardice in the face of strangers a secret disgrace, but Constance also had a father who was happy with her and with their time together, and that likely had been her salvation.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Her poise in the face of cold windy weather and a volatile opponent helped propel Gauff to victory.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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A couple online made a proactive booking for a destination wedding in Buenos Aires—but were met with a surprise upon arrival.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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James was born several months later in April 2017, with the couple sharing news of his arrival in an Easter snapshot of Chloé cuddling her baby brother.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Construction management requires on-site presence, real-time decision-making, and complex coordination between multiple trades and stakeholders.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
Noun
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That gives the impression, in the stage production, that Clooney’s Murrow is going toe to toe with the real-life McCarthy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2025
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But McKayla hastens to correct the generic impression.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The Five-Star Weekend centers on Hollis Shaw (Garner), a famed food influencer known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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Her demeanor is in line with the Earth sign, which often takes a sarcastic and direct approach to handling matters.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Future studies with more participants—measuring the long-term effects of these diets—are needed to determine who benefits the most from each one.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
14 June 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Ways to stay safe during a flood according to the NWS For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Fermin is an example to any budding professional for his work ethic and humble attitude.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Definitely the shock of the 7th of October had an enormous impact on the attitudes and emotions of many Israelis.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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