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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
Adams made just four appearances for Bournemouth last season after his summer move.
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Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Indigenous ingredients make ample appearances on chef Donald Hawk's menu, from mesquite and elote pastas to tepary bean dips and huitlacoche butter.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Reaching 250 appearances so young is a lot, but plenty of players will play near that amount, just not all at first-team level.
—Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
With 11 goals and three assists across 23 appearances in all competitions, Diaz is thriving up front under Arne Slot and was the star player in a stunning 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson also made appearances for the historic Super Bowl 50.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Further competition is provided on the margins by Poland international Jakub Moder and versatile veteran James Milner, who made early-season appearances in midfield until suffering hamstring damage at Arsenal at the end of August.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Notre Dame has better depth than its other CFP appearances, but it’s lost most of it to injury.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Ivory had 1 tackle during 18 appearances at UF, none during 10 games in 2024.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Indigenous ingredients make ample appearances on chef Donald Hawk's menu, from mesquite and elote pastas to tepary bean dips and huitlacoche butter.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Reaching 250 appearances so young is a lot, but plenty of players will play near that amount, just not all at first-team level.
—Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
With 11 goals and three assists across 23 appearances in all competitions, Diaz is thriving up front under Arne Slot and was the star player in a stunning 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson also made appearances for the historic Super Bowl 50.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Further competition is provided on the margins by Poland international Jakub Moder and versatile veteran James Milner, who made early-season appearances in midfield until suffering hamstring damage at Arsenal at the end of August.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Notre Dame has better depth than its other CFP appearances, but it’s lost most of it to injury.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Ivory had 1 tackle during 18 appearances at UF, none during 10 games in 2024.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearances
Noun
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He has, though, been allowed to attend private family events, including church services at which news photographers have captured arrivals and departures.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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New York City has been one of the focal points for new migrant arrivals since spring 2022, and its sanctuary policies often prevent local law enforcement from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on cases.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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My first impressions were incredibly favorable.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Deliver consistently but never stop pushing boundaries, build a community rather than just a customer base, stay relevant by leading instead of following, create experiences that leave lasting impressions, and be bold enough to break the rules while smart enough to play the game.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Beyond jolly attitudes among fund managers and other market participants, the phenomenon traces back to low trading volume and a lack of potentially harmful economic and earnings reports, though jolly attitudes among investors.Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rising living costs in major cities, intense workplace demands and shifting attitudes among younger generations are frequently cited as factors behind the decline.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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These evenings were an occasion to dress up and try out my best manners.Brennan Long, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Your social manners are non-existent.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Appearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearances. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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