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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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
But since 2000, St. John’s has made only four NCAA tournament appearances (2002, 2011, 2015 and 2019) and hasn’t won any games in the event.
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Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Actually haven’t really got lured into any TV appearances or anything like that.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
Kacey Musgraves looked to the brand for her SNL promo, while Reneé Rapp and Sophia Bush have both sported pieces for red carpet appearances.
—Michael Cuby, Them, 26 Feb. 2025
As Led Zeppelin goes from a single top 40 hit to twice as many in just a few days, the group maintains its total number of appearances on the bestselling rock and metal albums list in the country.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Actually haven’t really got lured into any TV appearances or anything like that.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
Kacey Musgraves looked to the brand for her SNL promo, while Reneé Rapp and Sophia Bush have both sported pieces for red carpet appearances.
—Michael Cuby, Them, 26 Feb. 2025
As Led Zeppelin goes from a single top 40 hit to twice as many in just a few days, the group maintains its total number of appearances on the bestselling rock and metal albums list in the country.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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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.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a look at some offensive line (i.e. guard) possibilities.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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The only thing scarier than performing a song by one of the coaches on The Voice to their faces is showing up for your Blind Audition round with an acoustic guitar and a tricky Taylor Swift song in your quiver.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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The building’s core will be preserved while the outside will receive a face lift.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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Upon arrival, the rear bench expands into a cozy daybed after the seat backs swing to the sides.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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Upon arrival, officers met with the victim located a few doors down.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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There was a heavy police presence at the state Capitol on Thursday as activists protested the bill.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Finding water on the moon is a high priority for NASA as the agency works to establish a sustainable human presence there through its Artemis program.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Beecham now has three podcasts and two shows under the Enjoy Basketball umbrella reaching over 1 million fans across all platforms, and generating over 120 million impressions monthly.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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The white-washed undyed look on this impression of a Persian style gives it a cozy, rustic vibe.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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In these instances, the comedy came from the contrast in their appearance and demeanor after the day's festivities.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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When Tosh appeared in Craighead County Municipal Court on Thursday night, her demeanor was quite different after she was convicted of drunken driving.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Last week alone, Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada went into effect Tuesday after a monthlong delay.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2025
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In California, after mandatory-arrest laws went into effect, arrests of men increased by sixty per cent; arrests of women increased by four hundred per cent.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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The volatility the markets just experienced oftentimes marks a turn in investor attitudes.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Such attitudes disregard the hard realities of life in the United States for certain Americans.—
K. Ward Cummings,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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