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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
Having women athletes featured alongside their men counterparts helps normalize their presence in the sports industry and provides young players with diverse role models.
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Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Police for Metro Transit are also increasing their presence along the Green Line.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 11 Dec. 2024
Their presence is vital for D.C.’s economy and provides essential support for small businesses that have been hit hard by remote work policies.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
Clark's presence after being selected first overall by the Indiana Fever led to historic viewership and attendance numbers.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Police for Metro Transit are also increasing their presence along the Green Line.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 11 Dec. 2024
Their presence is vital for D.C.’s economy and provides essential support for small businesses that have been hit hard by remote work policies.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
Clark's presence after being selected first overall by the Indiana Fever led to historic viewership and attendance numbers.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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Cluster projectiles detonate based on a timer, not a proximity trigger.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Choose to settle in at Anse Sous-le-Vent, with proximity to hiking the green hills or lolling on the black sand beach with no shops or restaurants in sight.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Here's a look at what comes next: Will Trump take office as a felon?Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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After they were joined Friday by a fresh uprising in the southern Daraa province, both groups set their sights on Damascus.Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kurzel ends on a note of vigilance, the target in sight, the work just beginning.Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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There are many types of ghost guns with a range of appearances.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The joint appearance Monday sent a message of family unity, and Beyoncé posted about her daughter on Instagram.Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rotana Studio is the production arm of the Rotana Media Group, one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest media and entertainment companies alongside MBC.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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Subramanian has been with the company since 2020 and played a role in Bumble’s initial public offering in 2021.Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Dec. 2024
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These limits are not part of the formal policy but are shaped by the workplace environment, including the behavior and attitudes of leaders and colleagues.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The clash of timing musically mirrors the combative attitudes and conflicting agendas of the various factions within the College of Cardinals.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
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His demeanor and posture changed immediately, as did his team’s.Mladen Kresic, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mooney puts on his best Awkward Guy demeanor, wearing a sweater vest and hovering in the corner.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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While product is key to the initial success of brands, a meaningful positioning delivered in an experiential manner can drive more cultural relevance and deeper long-term loyalty, which in turn enables brands to be more resilient in the face of market fluctuations.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The team is currently working out the manner of Campbell's departure, whether that be his release or suspension.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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