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Recent Examples of appearance Ait-Nouri has made 157 appearances for Wolves since joining, initially on loan, in 2020. David Ornstein, New York Times, 2 June 2025 In 10 major league starts and 12 appearances between the last two seasons, Jobe has won four games and lost just one, with a 3.91 ERA. Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025 The Florida Panthers clinched their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance following a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final last Wednesday. Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 1 June 2025 While bouncy, youthful skin is widely celebrated, there’s something special about complexions that have enjoyed an illustrious life — even if that means the appearance of fine lines, crepey texture, or pesky wrinkles. Jennifer Chan, People.com, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for appearance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
Noun
  • IndieWire can exclusively share the first look at the film.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
  • Here's a deep dark look at the misery and mystery awaiting you in Wednesday Season 2.
    Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Somewhere, sometime, somehow, Rob Tanner’s face will break into the loveliest smile, Arsenal will no longer be second and maybe Manchester United will stop being quite so bad.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • Élysée Palace now appears to be on-message surrounding the bizarre video of the French president getting shoved in the face by his wife after touching down in Vietnam.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Hydrangeas that only bloom on the current year's fresh, green growth (also referred to as new wood) should be neatened up or cut back in early spring, well before the arrival of summer.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
  • Harris-Dawson reshuffled the council’s committee assignments last year, offering plum spots to the newest arrivals.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Motorists are also likely to encounter a heavy security presence as authorities continue to restrict access into the burn areas.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
  • Finding this amino acid in water indicates the presence of fecal coliform bacteria from animal and human waste, which is hard to detect by itself.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • Over time, these impressions can harden into a narrative where your partner is cast as the villain, even if the situation was more nuanced in reality.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • The outburst caused a stunned reaction from the commentators with Carlsen usually known for his calm demeanor.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
  • To date, more than 11,000 TikTok users have commented on the post, with many voicing their comedic takes on the viral moment and the cat's obliging demeanor.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • This watch is in effect until 10 p.m. What to do as threat of lightning approaches?
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2025
  • This warning is in effect until 6 p.m. How to react when facing a lightning hazard?
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • With devil-may-care attitude, Johnson found joy in every stanza, operating in total synergy with Angus Young.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
  • Armed with such an attitude and unencumbered by expectation, Arsenal produced one of its great performances, Stina Blackstenius’ goal in the 74th minute proving the difference between the two teams.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 May 2025

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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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