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as in looks
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 faces
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 arrivals
the act of coming upon a scene
his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
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Recent Examples of appearances
Which is why those Big Noon appearances are so important.
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Ferrara served as an alumni ambassador for the Dodgers since 2009 and was still making appearances for the organization this year.
—Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Since 2000, the Eagles have seven NFC championship game appearances, as well as three Super Bowl appearances.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Ash also features appearances from Iko Uwais, Kate Elliott, and Beulah Koale.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
The Liberty, a founding franchise that had lost its five previous finals appearances including last year against Las Vegas, captured the first championship in franchise history with their Game 5 win.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Glorious features appearances from Latto, Sexyy Red, Muni Long, Kirk Franklin, Kierra Sheard, Chandler Moore, Megan Thee Stallion, BossMan Dlow, T-Pain, and Fridayy.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The off-court earnings estimates are determined through conversations with industry insiders and reflect annual cash from endorsements, licensing, appearances and memorabilia, as well as cash returns from any businesses in which the athlete has a significant interest.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Later, the judge noted that Peters has kept up public appearances in broadcasts to sympathetic audiences for her own benefit.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Ferrara served as an alumni ambassador for the Dodgers since 2009 and was still making appearances for the organization this year.
—Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Since 2000, the Eagles have seven NFC championship game appearances, as well as three Super Bowl appearances.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Ash also features appearances from Iko Uwais, Kate Elliott, and Beulah Koale.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
The Liberty, a founding franchise that had lost its five previous finals appearances including last year against Las Vegas, captured the first championship in franchise history with their Game 5 win.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Glorious features appearances from Latto, Sexyy Red, Muni Long, Kirk Franklin, Kierra Sheard, Chandler Moore, Megan Thee Stallion, BossMan Dlow, T-Pain, and Fridayy.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The off-court earnings estimates are determined through conversations with industry insiders and reflect annual cash from endorsements, licensing, appearances and memorabilia, as well as cash returns from any businesses in which the athlete has a significant interest.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Later, the judge noted that Peters has kept up public appearances in broadcasts to sympathetic audiences for her own benefit.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearances
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But arrivals have greatly slowed — with the city's shelter population plateauing around 5,000 this summer.Monica Eng, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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In particular, the Middle East had the biggest growth, with international arrivals jumping 26 percent above 2019 levels, followed by Africa increasing its tourism numbers by 7 percent over 2019.Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
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And what were his impressions of Mastroianni and Loren?Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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First Impressions In business, as in life, first impressions can have a big impact.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rather than trying to rank particular paranormal beliefs, the new study examines peoples’ general attitudes toward provable versus non-provable concepts.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The researchers also used another variable — belief in New Age philosophy — to see if that would track with attitudes about the paranormal.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Austen’s 1813 novel of manners remains a household name, a beloved work of literature and the basis of numerous film and television adaptations and reimaginings.Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Tacos hold a special place in Phoenix's food culture, with multiple shops and trucks across the Valley earning the love of Arizona residents through all manners to serve the popular dish, from birria to carne asada to calabacitas.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Appearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearances. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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