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as in look
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 face
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 arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
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The contest follows at 7 p.m. with contestants judged on appearance, character portrayal, originality and creativity, and overall impression.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Swift's love of plaid was also evident during her Oct. 7 appearance at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The cameos were in keeping with the show’s 50th season, which has featured appearances from hosts and former cast members.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Swift's love of plaid was also evident during her Oct. 7 appearance at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The cameos were in keeping with the show’s 50th season, which has featured appearances from hosts and former cast members.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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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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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In his July speech, Trump suggested a bitcoin reserve would help the U.S. dominate the global bitcoin market in the face of growing competition from China.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jackets forward Kevin Labanc raced off to the dressing room late in the third with blood trickling from his chin or mouth after taking a caromed puck off the face.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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There has been another significant new arrival at Leicester much more recently in Cooper’s replacement Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Skipp says the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Netherlands international striker has already made an impact despite being in the job less than two weeks.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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And while the platform isn’t perfect, many new arrivals are mystified by the platform’s disarmingly upbeat atmosphere.Jason Parham, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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These works delve into themes of identity, history, and personal growth, but their presence on library shelves has faced relentless pushback.Melissa Noel, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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Official German statistics count more than 970,000 of them living in Germany, where politicians are making their presence a hot political debate ahead of elections in February.Rob Schmitz, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hailey Bieber’s new Rhode Barrier Butter seems to be making quite the impression, solidifying itself as a best-seller in her edited skin-care range (there are just five products, after all).Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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These recipes were often simple enough to save time for the main event but always delicious enough to leave a lasting impression.Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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Along the way, their drastically different personalities—Mike’s smooth-talking, risk-taking demeanor versus Marcus’s cautious, stress-laden approach—create both thrilling and hilarious friction as their mission spirals out of control.Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The news shocked the football world as many speculated Purdy wouldn't ask the 49ers for much money given his humble demeanor.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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How to save a life Naloxone is an over-the-counter nasal-spray medication that can save an overdose victim by rapidly reversing the effects of fentanyl, heroin and other opioids.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Needless to say, these navies have spent decades and millions of dollars studying the effects of this isolation with an eye to keeping the crews at peak efficiency and mental health in an environment that combines tedium and great stress.David Szondy, New Atlas, 21 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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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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