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as in look
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 casting Tenzin Tsundue in the role of Baima, the guide, Lhapal Gyal said the actor’s natural presence immediately signaled the right fit.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
Her presence — alongside other A-listers like Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum — at the 2023 wedding of Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley caused a sizable crowd to form around the rehearsal dinner venue in Beach Haven, New Jersey.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
The city already has a large law enforcement presence to assist with World Cup security, including officers from all over the Midwest, Kansas City Police Capt.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
And our presence is sometimes enough for behaviors to change and situations to become less violent.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 20 June 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2026
Her presence — alongside other A-listers like Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum — at the 2023 wedding of Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley caused a sizable crowd to form around the rehearsal dinner venue in Beach Haven, New Jersey.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
The city already has a large law enforcement presence to assist with World Cup security, including officers from all over the Midwest, Kansas City Police Capt.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 20 June 2026
And our presence is sometimes enough for behaviors to change and situations to become less violent.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
Noun
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That proximity is uncomfortable for many of us.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Here’s a look at the pending appeals that the Supreme Court could accept or reject as early as June 22.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Construction outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has become a familiar sight in downtown Dallas since July 2025.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Where many organizations fall behind is in focusing mostly on employee access while ignoring how applications, workloads and machine identities talk to each other out of sight.—
Scott Alldridge,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Anytime a politician is commanding money, regardless of the purpose, there is at least the appearance that the giver — Meta, Google, Blue Shield for example — may expect something in return.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Uruguay, a traditional South American competitor that entered the World Cup ranked in the international top 20, would be the heavy favorite over Cape Verde, an African island nation with fewer than half a million citizens that was also making its first-ever appearance in the World Cup.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The bulk of Event Strategies' federal contracts have been awarded since Justin Caporale, the company’s former CEO, was appointed executive producer for major events and public appearances in the Executive Office of the President.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract to a company that makes a drone with massive nets to ensnare other drones.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Formalwear embraced a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, or with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Woodard brings Anna to life with a smokey voice, a statuesque presence and an arch demeanor.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Twelve years later, there’s more salt and pepper in Rogen’s beard and more vinegar in his demeanor; the let-it-all-hang-out comic boisterousness of his Judd Apatow days has hardened into a shell of middle-aged aggression.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Authorities have not said whether foul play is suspected, and no manner of death has been determined.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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