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the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the orchestra's musical director has a very stately presence
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Recent Examples of presence
His mere presence can provide the sort of spark a team needs during the August dog days.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The escalation in attacks has prompted a heavier security presence in front of DHS facilities, especially after attacks in Fort Worth and McAllen, Texas.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Moore is the room’s veteran presence beyond Thielen.
—Mike Kaye
updated August 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
China has ramped up its maritime presence in the South China Sea near its rival the Philippines after a collision between two Chinese government ships earlier this month left a China coast guard vessel seriously damaged and Beijing seriously embarrassed.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The escalation in attacks has prompted a heavier security presence in front of DHS facilities, especially after attacks in Fort Worth and McAllen, Texas.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Moore is the room’s veteran presence beyond Thielen.
—Mike Kaye
updated August 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
China has ramped up its maritime presence in the South China Sea near its rival the Philippines after a collision between two Chinese government ships earlier this month left a China coast guard vessel seriously damaged and Beijing seriously embarrassed.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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Indeed, compared to 2005’s Broken Flowers, this is a wilfully obscure step back to his deadpan, experimental roots, a gentle, almost deliberately un-film that is best not viewed in too much proximity to the witching hour.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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Fresh seafood is abundant thanks to the proximity to the sea, while traditional Turkish meze (washed down with raki, of course), and local specialties like şiş köfte and tantuni await.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The series offered a look at the day-to-day life of a municipal court, and Caprio, 88, charmed viewers over its two-decade run on local and national television by applying the law with empathy and humor.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Newcomer Nathaniel Lowe will get looks at first base down the stretch: The Yankees are also in an AL wild-card spot, as both sides of the matchup trail the rolling Toronto Blue Jays.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Jude Law and Jason Bateman star in Black Rabbit Jude Law and Jason Bateman star in Black Rabbit Netflix From limited series to those without an end in sight, there's a big hitter every month all the way until the end of the year.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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It’s got roundabouts, yield signs and road markings — but not a car in sight.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Aug. 2025
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Her exit came after fans demanded the show remove her when her use of a racial slur on a past podcast appearance surfaced online.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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While far from the first government official to take part in the ceremonial honors, Carr’s appearance at the stadium is significant given his role in the lingering dispute between YES and Comcast.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The South Bend Tribune asked McDonald's corporate about its policy regarding involving police in restaurant disturbances, but the company has not responded.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
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Both companies jointly own a North America Lithium project in Quebec, Canada.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Aug. 2025
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Prior to their wedding, the couple faced backlash when fans criticized her behavior on social media after the Kennesaw State University alum seemingly had a bad attitude while Hunter posed with his fans at an event.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The America at Home Study reports these changing attitudes are driven by economic and climate conditions in a fourth wave of its survey that was recently released in partnership with the Housing Innovation Alliance and the University of Pittsburgh’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of Howe’s calm demeanor, or the mood among his squad, there can be no doubting the cauldron that St. James’ Park will be when referee Simon Hooper first peeps his whistle, such is the clamor for victory.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Bonta, with nearly 40 lawsuits filed so far against Trump measures, is ahead of Becerra’s pace, and his aggressive demeanor in opposing Trump appears to be what California voters want.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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The former general further called on the public to express their aspirations in a peaceful and constructive manner, and promised their voices will be heard.—
Niniek Karmini,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Here he’s been renamed Vadim (or Vlad) Baranov and is played by Paul Dano in the actor’s charmingly offhand and cerebral manner.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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