1
as in look
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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2
as in face
outward and often deceptive indication
can't you at least give the appearance of listening to what I say?
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3
as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
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Recent Examples of appearance
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the skin cells, and its appearance can vary widely depending on the type of cancer.
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Sarah Jividen, Health, 13 June 2025
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Mississippi State was making its 41st appearance in the tournament.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Her makeup was consistent with recent appearances: a brown smoky eye and a rose-toned lip.
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Sarah Jividen, Health, 13 June 2025
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Beyoncé's girls have been joining her on the Cowboy Carter tour as of late, a tradition first started by Blue Ivy's appearances during their mother’s Renaissance World Tour.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 June 2025
Mississippi State was making its 41st appearance in the tournament.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Her makeup was consistent with recent appearances: a brown smoky eye and a rose-toned lip.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
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To me, Kelli flip-flopping on Brit this late in the game has a whiff of convenience, as if Kelli knew aligning herself with Brit amidst the Kenya controversy wasn’t a good look.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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Here's a look at some of the celebrities mentioned in court as the prosecution prepares to wrap up their case.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Post-Showtime era Johnson remained in the fold as the face of the franchise, even if for only a bit longer.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Courtesy and respect have become strategic advantages in the face of mounting press hostility.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Then, the next seven innings confirmed a tendency toward inconsistency and a stark reality that overshadows San Diego’s glaring positional needs: With Ohtani’s return as a two-way unicorn and Devers’ arrival in the rugged National League West, the Padres need their healthy stars more than ever.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The meeting came hours after Trump arrived back in Washington after abruptly leaving the G7 summit in Canada early, citing tensions in the Middle East and instructing his national security team on Monday night to be ready in the Situation Room upon his arrival.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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Despite the controversy over the presence of federal troops, almost all of the incidents cited by press rights advocates have involved Los Angeles law enforcement.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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While Arts on Sheridan is new, what was also new was the presence of vibrant handmade poster signage to rival wall art on Saturday from the No Kings peaceful protest a few blocks away at City Hall (1707 St. Johns Ave.).—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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His powerful late kick and ability to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance in that race left a lasting impression.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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But Devers gave the impression of a hitter who would distill his thoughts to the opponent on the mound.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The Five-Star Weekend centers on Hollis Shaw (Garner), a famed food influencer known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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Her demeanor is in line with the Earth sign, which often takes a sarcastic and direct approach to handling matters.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Ways to stay safe during a flood according to the NWS For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Future studies with more participants—measuring the long-term effects of these diets—are needed to determine who benefits the most from each one.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Almost like a Draymond — not Draymond’s attitude, but the mentality.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Both Jeff Bezos and Andy Jassy have echoed that attitude and authenticity—not just skills—are what set successful candidates apart.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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