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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
This change reportedly caused upset amongst several individuals within WWE, as the sudden shift in focus placed The Rock's presence above that of the other performers involved in the event.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Finding water on the moon is a high priority for NASA as the agency works to establish a sustainable human presence there through its Artemis program.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
There was a heavy police presence at the state Capitol on Thursday as activists protested the bill.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, the company has also officially partnered with Major League Baseball, further cementing the game’s U.S. presence.
—Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Finding water on the moon is a high priority for NASA as the agency works to establish a sustainable human presence there through its Artemis program.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
There was a heavy police presence at the state Capitol on Thursday as activists protested the bill.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, the company has also officially partnered with Major League Baseball, further cementing the game’s U.S. presence.
—Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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In addition to the proximity of their restaurants and their sassy couch poses, Ramsay and Vanderpump have also shared the small screen.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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This was under the proximity section of the page and Apple thanked them for furthering the understanding of potential issues with hacked devices on other platforms.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a look at some offensive line (i.e. guard) possibilities.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sheer pleated pants and leather boots completed his look, along with a pair of cat-eye frames.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trefil notes that this type of observation is like tracking the moon by its influence on the tides, which remains constant even if the moon is not in sight.—
Brian Handwerk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Mar. 2025
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So, the soft, warm light during the golden hours enhances the vibrant colors of the red rock formations without a cloud in sight.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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As Led Zeppelin goes from a single top 40 hit to twice as many in just a few days, the group maintains its total number of appearances on the bestselling rock and metal albums list in the country.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Actually haven’t really got lured into any TV appearances or anything like that.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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The utility bankrolled political consultants whose companies propped up ghost candidates in Miami-Dade and elsewhere to confuse voters, split the vote and secure state Senate seats for friendlier legislators.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Much like Google Wallet, Apple Pay is limited to its company's ecosystem.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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The volatility the markets just experienced oftentimes marks a turn in investor attitudes.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Such attitudes disregard the hard realities of life in the United States for certain Americans.—
K. Ward Cummings,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the Raw on Netflix premiere, The Rock displayed a more amicable demeanor, sharing friendly interactions with both Rhodes and Reigns, further blurring the lines of his potential future involvement.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Still — despite her professional demeanor — her sensuality is undeniable.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Officials have not released the inmate's preliminary cause and manner of death.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Juventus makes bright start against Hellas While noise about the team’s poor performances could’ve seen the side begin this game in a timid manner, Juventus appeared to shrug off the criticism and made an excellent start against Hellas.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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