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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the orchestra's musical director has a very stately presence
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Recent Examples of presence
The excitement was tempered, however, by the preliminary nature of the find; JWST's observations were consistent with the presence of DMS but did not confirm it.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Community presence—Strong local relationships enhance brand reputation and credibility.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This marks a significant milestone for the brand, expanding its digital presence to meet the growing international demand for the U.S. brand.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Apr. 2025
Battle — who spearheaded efforts to save the canyon from development in the 1970s and maintained a steadfast presence in its preservation for the rest of her life — died March 28 at age 95.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Community presence—Strong local relationships enhance brand reputation and credibility.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This marks a significant milestone for the brand, expanding its digital presence to meet the growing international demand for the U.S. brand.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Apr. 2025
Battle — who spearheaded efforts to save the canyon from development in the 1970s and maintained a steadfast presence in its preservation for the rest of her life — died March 28 at age 95.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Newcomers to Congress and business-world mainstays are planting roots in proximity to the nation’s great halls of power, too.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Here's a closer look at the ways various industries contributed to Trump's inauguration and how those businesses are faring three months into his administration.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Annika Kim Constantino,Leslie Josephs,Ari Levy,Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,Hugh Son,Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Take a look at what’s next By Elizabeth Fazzare AD PRO’s Essential Guide to High Point Market Spring 2025 Traveling to the furniture industry’s largest North American trade show?—
David Nash,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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She was met with a horrifying sight: her son, bleeding and mortally wounded.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Take a walking tour to see sights like the historic Santa Barbara County Courthouse (the view from its clocktower is hard to beat), or visit during Fiesta, an annual, multi-day fête that celebrates Santa Barbara’s heritage with song, dance, a rodeo, and more.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
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Gellar sports a statement jacket during her appearance at the Today show on April 23 in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The actor died in 2022 at age 72, with his final onscreen appearance being in the Max special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.—
Julia Emmanuele,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Open for just 24 hours, starting April 24, the project is meant to humanize the harms of social media use among young children and call for governments and private companies to act urgently to protect online spaces for young users.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Reinsurers — essentially the insurance companies for insurance companies — are also reluctant to back riskier fields.—
Joseph T. Monahan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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But the pooch's positive attitude and adaptability to his wheelchair changed everything.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Shahed drones in our skies reveal Putin’s true attitude toward Easter and toward human life.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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And over the opening month of this season, Yamamoto’s confident mound presence has been mirrored behind the scenes, the pitcher becoming more vocal in game-planning meetings and assured in his clubhouse demeanor.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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McGee’s death comes as a shock to those close to the starting safety, who was known for his wide smile and hard-working demeanor.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Fast forward to 2025, and Leicester away has once again witnessed a big moment, though not quite in the same manner as 2019.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Even, or especially, at its most desperately convoluted, the film throws off a giddy sense of freedom, of the sheer range of options available to Lee, Angela, Chris, and Min; their freedom to lie, in all manner of creative ways, far outstrips that of the earlier film’s characters.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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