reappearance

noun

re·​ap·​pear·​ance (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s How to pronounce reappearance (audio)
plural reappearances
: a second or renewed appearance : the act or an instance of reappearing
Full House and The X-Files, which are just two of the old shows making a reappearance on our small screens …Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
His speech was a welcome reappearance of the leader who sold himself as a compassionate conservative when he first ran for president …Peggy Fikac

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Basic, Multipurpose Desks Urban Outfitters Ryan Collapsible Metal Desk $199 Urban Outfitters Specs An older version of the Ryan desk has been featured on this list before, but a space-saving update to its design warrants a reappearance. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025 Here's what to know about Greg's reappearance: Meet the characters:Who is that 'White Lotus' star? Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025 Charlotte and Harry are cute; Miranda is newly single and shoots her shot with a woman; and there’s a very important reappearance from someone in Carrie’s past. Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025 There are still some loose threads, however: The Stu Macher/Ghostface character died in the first film, with speculation on his reappearance in Scream 7 centering on a flashback or hallucination. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reappearance

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reappearance was in 1618

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“Reappearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reappearance. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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