make an appearance
idiom
: to go to an event, gathering, etc., usually for a short period of time
The candidate made an appearance at the rally.
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EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Insight Into Prince Harry’s Culinary Life Though Prince Harry doesn’t make an appearance until the show’s last episode, he is mentioned throughout, specifically in reference to food.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Fans might even see Travis Scott make an appearance in a WWE match in the future.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2025
Tkachuk did, however, make his way to New York City on Monday to make an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Insight Into Prince Harry’s Culinary Life Though Prince Harry doesn’t make an appearance until the show’s last episode, he is mentioned throughout, specifically in reference to food.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Fans might even see Travis Scott make an appearance in a WWE match in the future.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2025
Tkachuk did, however, make his way to New York City on Monday to make an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Make an appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20appearance. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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