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as in looks
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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2
as in faces
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 arrivals
the act of coming upon a scene
his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
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Recent Examples of appearances
The truck is scheduled to make seven appearances throughout California between January and February, with stops in Fremont, San Bruno, San Diego, Torrance, Downey, Carlsbad and Chula Vista, the website said.
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
After all, her appearances on the red carpet are always a hit.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2025
Vida — who was born in 2010 — occasionally makes cameos on her parents' social media accounts and also has recently been making more public appearances with them.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Jolie’s 19-year-old daughter Zahara walked the carpet with her mother at the event, and Jolie’s children Vivienne, Shiloh, Maddox, Knox and Pax have also made appearances as Jolie has promoted the film in recent months.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
My go-to sweetener is agave syrup, which dissolves easily; sugar and honey also make regular appearances.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Hershey characters make appearances around the resort, and activities like Chocolate Bingo add to the amenities like an arcade, 18-hole mini-golf course, and basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
And a big welcome back to CHLOE ZHAO and ADAM SILVER, who have both already made full-name appearances in our puzzles.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
By all appearances, Williams was now an enthusiastic member of AP3.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
After all, her appearances on the red carpet are always a hit.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2025
Vida — who was born in 2010 — occasionally makes cameos on her parents' social media accounts and also has recently been making more public appearances with them.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Jolie’s 19-year-old daughter Zahara walked the carpet with her mother at the event, and Jolie’s children Vivienne, Shiloh, Maddox, Knox and Pax have also made appearances as Jolie has promoted the film in recent months.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
My go-to sweetener is agave syrup, which dissolves easily; sugar and honey also make regular appearances.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Hershey characters make appearances around the resort, and activities like Chocolate Bingo add to the amenities like an arcade, 18-hole mini-golf course, and basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
And a big welcome back to CHLOE ZHAO and ADAM SILVER, who have both already made full-name appearances in our puzzles.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
By all appearances, Williams was now an enthusiastic member of AP3.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearances
Noun
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He has, though, been allowed to attend private family events, including church services at which news photographers have captured arrivals and departures.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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New York City has been one of the focal points for new migrant arrivals since spring 2022, and its sanctuary policies often prevent local law enforcement from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on cases.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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My first impressions were incredibly favorable.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Deliver consistently but never stop pushing boundaries, build a community rather than just a customer base, stay relevant by leading instead of following, create experiences that leave lasting impressions, and be bold enough to break the rules while smart enough to play the game.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Beyond jolly attitudes among fund managers and other market participants, the phenomenon traces back to low trading volume and a lack of potentially harmful economic and earnings reports, though jolly attitudes among investors.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rising living costs in major cities, intense workplace demands and shifting attitudes among younger generations are frequently cited as factors behind the decline.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Appearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearances. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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