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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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
Since early February, artists and performers including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Issa Rae pulled out of scheduled appearances at the prestigious venue in the wake of Trump‘s cultural power grab.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
This earth sign doesn't care for showy appearances but still wants to revel in their successes, which is why quiet luxury fits best.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
The then-artistic director of Céline’s appearances were rare even then, but her stylistic aura had permeated the industry and set aesthetic codes for years to come and still to this day.
—Héloïse Salessy, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
In her return to Mexico City, following her appearance at the previous edition of the Corona Capital festival, Annie Clark (her real name) was joined by Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin as part of her band.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
This earth sign doesn't care for showy appearances but still wants to revel in their successes, which is why quiet luxury fits best.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
The then-artistic director of Céline’s appearances were rare even then, but her stylistic aura had permeated the industry and set aesthetic codes for years to come and still to this day.
—Héloïse Salessy, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
In her return to Mexico City, following her appearance at the previous edition of the Corona Capital festival, Annie Clark (her real name) was joined by Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin as part of her band.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Drinking more water really is key to glowing skin, an extra few hours of sleep does more… Accessorize Pearl Jam Pearls are back, as one look at the Paris runways will attest.—
Michael Odell,
Air Mail,
10 Apr. 2025
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But not knowing much about them somehow makes the movie even more powerful in its blunt-force depiction of the brutality of war and the human faces behind it.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The chef took to social media at the time to mourn the loss of the legendary Nacho, who became the face of his own cat food line and amassed over 269,000 Instagram followers during his life in the spotlight.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Tim Lammers From there — per the formula of every season of The White Lotus — there’s a flashback to the arrival of the resort’s guests a week before as the bizarre events leading up to the tragedy unfold.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The program’s excellence under Billy Donovan was the historical exception, not the rule, given what occurred before his arrival and after his departure.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The back plate can help give any simple style a bit more presence and interest.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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The former Michigan standout would be a big presence on Green Bay’s defensive line. 24).—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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My impression of bath mats, from years of owning ones that end up getting soggy on contact, was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Mar. 2025
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Caroline and Laina took first impressions to a whole new level, arriving in full lawyer attire.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the quiet corridors of Berkshire Hathaway’s modest headquarters in Omaha, the Oracle himself shared his thoughts about the latest economic saber-rattling with the calm demeanor that has guided investors through countless storms.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Happy Birthday for Monday, March 31, 2025: People like your calm and steady demeanor.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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In China's case, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CNN the 34% reciprocal tariff that was announced is in addition to a 20% tariff on Chinese goods that is already in effect.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs set to go into effect on Thursday, April 3, 2025, will alter trade arrangements that were established shortly after the end of WWII in 1947.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Use this insider knowledge to your advantage.) Come to the table with the attitude of creating a win-win scenario for yourself and the seller.—
Ryan Serhant,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Like a lot of that stuff increases your overall perspective on life and your attitude and stuff.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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