How to Use appearance in a Sentence
appearance
noun- The general appearance of the house is quite good.
- You shouldn't judge a man by his appearance.
- Have you noticed any changes in her appearance?
- He appears to be happy, but appearances can be deceptive.
- The museum restored the painting to its original appearance.
- Their expensive home created a false appearance of success and happiness.
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Five of the six suspects in the April 15 mass shooting appeared in court on Tuesday for their first appearance.
— Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2023 -
Sure enough, Wallen boasts eight appearances across both rankings — six on Frontline and two on Catalog.
— Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2024 -
The Aurora Borealis made its rare appearance in Iowa last night and even showed its special red hues.
— Jason Clayworth, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024 -
My sister is known for making brief appearances at parties, so the bride requested that my girlfriend and I drive separately.
— Judith Martin, oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2023 -
These types of toilets also provide the illusion of openness and space while freeing up floor area and giving your entire bathroom a more modern appearance.
— Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023 -
After walking two and hitting a pair during his last outing, Kluber didn’t do either in his Tuesday appearance.
— Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023 -
Once per plate appearance, hitters can call timeout, resetting the clock to avoid the penalty or simply to afford themselves time to think through what the opposing pitcher might do next.
— Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2023 -
Just as notable as Cox’s puckish attitude was the clothing selected for his Late Show appearance.
— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2023 -
The enhanced blood flow to the skin can help smooth the appearance of fine lines over time.
— Neha Tandon, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024 -
The latest from the campaign trail — On Sunday the appearance was the first time Reps.
— Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023 -
Somehow the very appearance of De Niro, in a Scorsese film, is enough to give away the plot.
— Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2023 -
Baseball hall of famer Derek Jeter will make his fourth appearance at the event.
— Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2023 -
This marks the sixth time Perry has received a VMA and her first appearance on the awards show since 2017.
— Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024 -
He is set to appear in court for his first appearance on June 12.
— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024 -
Tilly, on the other hand, has made appearances on the show in the past as a confidant of Sutton's.
— Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024 -
His teeth and hair are intact, said Reuters, and his skin has a hard, leathery appearance.
— Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2023 -
The Zach Bryan stage appearance got a lot of attention.
— Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 July 2024 -
Case in point: his latest appearance on the talk show Good Morning Britain.
— Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 13 May 2023 -
Michigan will be hoping to match the Bulldogs with three appearances in a row.
— Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023 -
The two brides, Diciembre and Tashia Farries, were shocked by the star's appearance.
— Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 1 May 2023 -
To give the spicy pecans an extra glossy, crisp appearance, coat them with egg white before adding the spice mixture.
— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023 -
Herro, who has missed the last 16 games, has started in each of his 36 appearances this season.
— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024 -
Plus, the historic property had cameos in five Bond flicks and an appearance in Netflix’s The Crown.
— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024 -
Women are now paid at the same rate as men for tournament wins and game appearances.
— The Week Staff, The Week, 5 Aug. 2023
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