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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 presence of Nanuqsaurus in such environments speaks to the flexibility of tyrannosaurs, able to thrive in frostbitten forests as well as sweltering swamps during the Cretaceous.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Price is an estimate based on market factors (eg, Rashford’s contract length, the presence of Barcelona as the buyer); value is an intrinsic measure, based solely on Rashford’s existing ability, assessed by TFG.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The veteran entertainer has a substantial presence behind the camera.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 21 July 2025
The result: immersive presence without sacrificing real-world awareness.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Price is an estimate based on market factors (eg, Rashford’s contract length, the presence of Barcelona as the buyer); value is an intrinsic measure, based solely on Rashford’s existing ability, assessed by TFG.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The veteran entertainer has a substantial presence behind the camera.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 21 July 2025
The result: immersive presence without sacrificing real-world awareness.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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León's proximity to Cerro Negro allows volcano boarders to get an early start on the expedition, beating the crowds and avoiding the midday sun, which can make the experience more challenging.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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That proximity to real-world problems makes their ideas feel timely, relevant, and grounded in action.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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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
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Always remember that the right sofa will blend both comfort and looks.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Conrad may have been out of sight and out of mind for Belly, but as another summer in Cousins approaches, her first love slowly starts to come back.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The sight of its famous red masthead enclosing a scowling image of India’s leader produced a visceral reaction within the country.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Between her performance, an aerialist’s acrobatics, and courtside appearances from stars like Leslie Jones, Dawn Staley, Bam Adebayo, and Robin Roberts, All-Star Weekend doubled as a celebration of sports and entertainment.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 July 2025
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In an appearance on the Paramount+ series The Checkup with Dr. David Agus, Ashton revealed a terrifying and emotional moment when the brothers were kids.—
Grace Gavilanes,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Jacaranda Productions develops original content across theater, screen, online and immersive entertainment, operating as both a production company and incubator for emerging stories and talent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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While another private company, SpaceX, currently provides the only means for launching astronauts from U.S. soil, Oluseyi emphasized the importance of maintaining both public and private investment in space.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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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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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
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Phoenix assumes a pathetic and quietly arrogant demeanor as Joe, who speaks in a squeaky, exasperated cadence.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
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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
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Southerners are notorious for being bad at saying goodbye, thanks to our dedication to manners.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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Tether, the other juggernaut of the crypto-native stablecoin world, has been diversifying investments and operations in a significant manner.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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