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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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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
The Grammy winner’s appearance at the game on Monday night was her first one in about a month.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Following additional recent appearances in Peacock’s Poker Face and Antoine Fuqua’s The Guilty opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, he’ll also soon be seen playing the titular role in indie Chalino.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Last season with the Phillies, Hoffman posted a 2.17 ERA across 68 appearances, logging 10 saves for the National League East champions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
An appearance by Kemp shortly after Democrats opened a campaign office in the county this summer was lightly attended.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Following additional recent appearances in Peacock’s Poker Face and Antoine Fuqua’s The Guilty opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, he’ll also soon be seen playing the titular role in indie Chalino.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
More news: Kamala Harris Personally Called Dodgers Manager After World Series
Last season with the Phillies, Hoffman posted a 2.17 ERA across 68 appearances, logging 10 saves for the National League East champions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
An appearance by Kemp shortly after Democrats opened a campaign office in the county this summer was lightly attended.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
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This edgy look works great for someone who wants to make their face look a bit more angular, Simmonds says, as its shorter length adds width and balance to long or oval-shaped faces.Sam Escobar, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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What were your favorite elements in those intricate looks?Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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The intensity between Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) has continued to build, as just last night, the 58-year-old slapped Paul across his left cheek as the two came face to face during the pre-fight weigh-in.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The remark came at a Feb. 10 campaign rally in South Carolina when Trump brought up a hypothetical question about whether a NATO nation lagging in its defense obligation could count on U.S. assistance in the face of aggression.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The series depicts his arrival in the midst of an intense period of open conflict between republicans and the Army.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Although the exact dates of its arrival and discovery are unclear, the penny-sized bit of rock somehow found its way into a Purdue University biology department desk drawer, where faculty uncovered it in 1929.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Unusual Machines continues to focus on integrating its recent acquisitions and expanding its presence in the commercial drone industry.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Soccer fans filed into the Stade de France amid a heavy police presence.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Palmer recalled, with an on-point impression of the rapper.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Once again, their playful (but gently existential) rivalry is expressed through dueling impressions of the more famous men who came before them.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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Nix, a captain and budding leader, on Wednesday took a long, deep breath before answering a question about Forsyth and his demeanor since Sunday.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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People will be able to spot that straight away, dazzling demeanor or not.Julia Sullivan, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
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The full daytime rates would be in effect from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. each weekday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The passing of time is central to the grand effect of Say Nothing.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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At the press conference Thursday, Humphrey said Dean’s hard work and positive attitude during his desk duty also weighed on his discipline decision.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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His positive attitude is contagious and students LOVE having him in class.Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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