make an appearance

idiom

: to go to an event, gathering, etc., usually for a short period of time

The candidate made an appearance at the rally.

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Fans are already speculating on which legends might make an appearance, and Stratus is undoubtedly one of the biggest names on everyone's radar. —

Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Among the leaders to make an appearance was Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a right-wing populist with strong ties to Trump. —

Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025 Shou Zi Chew, TikTok CEO, was invited to the inauguration and is expected to make an appearance. —

Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025 Fans of To All the Boys will also have some surprises as Netflix revealed in December that Kitty’s old friend — and hopefully future brother-in-law — Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) will make an appearance. —

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for make an appearance

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make a name for (oneself)

make an appearance

make an ass of oneself

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