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Recent Examples of appearance His final appearance as a Rapid was a 15-minute substitute appearance last month against the Galaxy. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 19 July 2025 Queen led Maryland to a Sweet 16 appearance this past season, averaging 16.9 points and 9.0 rebounds per game on 52.6% shooting as a true freshman. Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2025 During that appearance, Ohtani threw 22 pitches across five simulated plate appearances, with mostly cutters, sinkers and fastballs hovering around 94-95 mph and maxing out at 97 mph. Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 July 2025 Roebuck made one further appearance for Barcelona against Levante in February but did not feature again for the club. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for appearance
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Noun
  • Always remember that the right sofa will blend both comfort and looks.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
  • After years of languishing in the second tier of luxury automakers, the company was revamping itself with a fresh, angular look revealed for the first time on the Evoq concept car at the 1999 Detroit Auto Show.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • This year, the festival lineup of musical acts includes headliner Craig Morgan, Outlaw Whiskey, and Balsam Range, and attendees will also get to experience the car cruise-in, dock jumping, and a dedicated kid zone with face painting and a splash pad.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
  • Each has done so to growing public interest and all that comes with it: adoration, criticism and faces on Panini stickers.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • Most recently, Paytas announced the arrival of their third child, Aquaman Moses, in an Instagram post Tuesday (July 22); the baby was born on July 12, 2025.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 July 2025
  • The arrival of the aforementioned seafood tray is the last straw, and Laurel declares the meal over.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • El-Sayed's presence in the race also increases the likelihood that AIPAC, a powerful pro-Israel political action committee, will pump millions into the primary to support one of his opponents.
    M.L. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
  • What began as a late-night wing delivery idea in 1995 has evolved into a significant presence in Texas casual dining.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Older people often bring up how the U.S. helped Kosovo, and that left a strong impression.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • Twenty-seven years ago, Armageddon benefited from a marketing campaign that left a lasting impression.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • Phoenix assumes a pathetic and quietly arrogant demeanor as Joe, who speaks in a squeaky, exasperated cadence.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
  • Since being accepted into the pageant, she’s been busy practicing for interviews, the walk on stage, and her overall demeanor at the competition, which is the week of July 24 and 25 in Kingsport, Tennessee.
    Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • Weather certainly has its effects on mental and emotional health.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • Closures went into effect for select waterways on Sunday, July 12 and, as of July 18, remained in effect until further notice, Linda Veress, a spokesperson for the NPS, told USA TODAY.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • The reports are good: his attitude has been normal and his application during the pre-season conditioning tests has been of a high standard.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 25 July 2025
  • Staley said Moore’s football chops, knowledge and coaching attitude come from his dad.
    Shaun Goodwin July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2025

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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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