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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
On Saturday, Zelensky also said that the time had come for a Europe-wide army that would require a strong Ukrainian presence given Kyiv's experience of fighting Russia.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Tour guides did inform them about the animal's presence, but didn't warn them about its territorial nature, the lawsuit claimed.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Adding a veteran presence or bringing back Eric Kendricks might be critical to the linebacker room in 2025 with Borongzi overseeing the responsibilities.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
There was a large police presence along the Philadelphia parade route, which stretched from South Philadelphia where the Eagles play all the way to City Hall and the art museum.
—John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Tour guides did inform them about the animal's presence, but didn't warn them about its territorial nature, the lawsuit claimed.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Adding a veteran presence or bringing back Eric Kendricks might be critical to the linebacker room in 2025 with Borongzi overseeing the responsibilities.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
There was a large police presence along the Philadelphia parade route, which stretched from South Philadelphia where the Eagles play all the way to City Hall and the art museum.
—John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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Dublin's growth is credited to its proximity to high-paying tech jobs, good schools, high-quality housing options, and desirable weather, according to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.—
Anna Lynn Winfrey,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The incinerator’s proximity—less than a mile from Miramar—raises serious concerns about air quality, environmental health, and the well-being of our residents.—
Pamella Pema Reid,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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Here's a closer look at what the department does and doesn't do: 🎓 The federal government contributes a small fraction of schools' overall funding.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
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Here's a look at the celebrations in Philadelphia after Super Bowl 59.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Celebrity News The comedian stripped down to his skivvies for a Reformation campaign—and there’s not a tattoo in sight.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Senior administration officials have said Trump has set his sights on an expansion of the Abraham Accords, which was brokered during the president's first term.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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In the latest shockwave to hit Washington’s premier performing arts institution, multi-hyphenate creator Issa Rae has pulled the plug on her upcoming Kennedy Center appearance following U.S. President Donald Trump’s installation as chair.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Remember, in the past six years, the Chiefs have started a different left tackle in each of their five Super Bowl appearances.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Content from The National Desk is provided by Sinclair, the parent company of FOX45 News.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2025
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The parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond is purchasing baby apparel and accessories brand BuyBuy Baby in a $5 million deal, with an eye to potentially offer brick and mortar shopping options for the chain.—
Daniel Munoz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Van Buren returns shortly with a newly contrite attitude, having come around to his library’s merits and read up on Toth’s prior designs in Hungary.—
Anthony Paletta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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Yet, people have a new, more favorable attitude toward his presidency in retrospect, certainly compared to the current occupant of the White House.—
Rich Lowry,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Thomas’ confidence was, in many ways, a product of de Lannoy’s coaching, where his friendly and encouraging demeanor helped Thomas grow from a shy freshman to a vocal upperclassman.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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But rather than raise alarm, her listless demeanor ends up dredging up difficult conversations with her mother (Betty Buckley), her friends (Samantha Mathis and Robin Tunney) and later still with a creepy, stalking neighbor (Clifton Collins Jr.).—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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She was formally charged with Donohue's murder Thursday after an autopsy found his cause and manner of death to be a homicide by stabbing.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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City government and departmental happenings were covered in a manner that helped to better inform the town citizenry.—
Tom Redman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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