in appearance

idiom

: in the way one looks
He is still very youthful in appearance.

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Streamlined and timeless in appearance, these retro kicks date back all the way to 1959, which is when the Italia model debuted. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 In 2014, researchers discovered a snake in Guangdong Province, China, which was similar in appearance to Rhabdophis angeli, but had minor differences like fewer teeth and slight color variations, according to the study. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025 It is intended to change in appearance when viewed vertically or horizontally. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025 While striking in appearance, the Actua 360 display also has 10% more active area and 15% smaller bezels than the Pixel Watch 3. PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in appearance

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“In appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20appearance. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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