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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Polio's reappearance anywhere is a stark reminder that until all forms of polio are gone, children in every country remain at risk. Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 One of the most disturbing episodes involve the sudden reappearance of an old childhood friend (a scary AJ Jones), whose bald head sports an enormous bloody gash. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 This restaurant was also given a nod in Yelp’s 2023 Top 100 U.S. Taco Spots, and their reappearance as Florida’s best is well-deserved. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024 To date, the damage done in both Iran and Israel from ongoing missile attacks has been minimal, but concerns that the situation might escalate has been keeping oil prices elevated, our old friend the security premium making a reappearance. Michael Lynch, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reappearance 

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Nov. 2024.

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