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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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Recent Examples of appearance
Small Holes One sign of snakes in your garden could be the sudden appearance of small holes that could be about the size of a small coin, or up to two inches.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The trio recalled meeting each other in 2024 when William and his two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, attended Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in London, during which Travis Kelce made a surprise appearance onstage.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Cabello's appearance comes as hundreds of guests are descending upon Madison Square Garden in advance of the couple's big night.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Though Muncy is in his 11th season and has played all around the infield for most of his career, 2022 marked his first season making the majority of his appearances at third base.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The trio recalled meeting each other in 2024 when William and his two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, attended Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in London, during which Travis Kelce made a surprise appearance onstage.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Cabello's appearance comes as hundreds of guests are descending upon Madison Square Garden in advance of the couple's big night.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Though Muncy is in his 11th season and has played all around the infield for most of his career, 2022 marked his first season making the majority of his appearances at third base.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
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The Quince pair boasts 1-inch platforms that quite literally elevate every look.
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Recreating the look is easy at Quince, where smart trousers and shirts are available in similar colors and materials that channel the same laid-back aesthetic.
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According to the report, the boy first developed progressive facial numbness and tingling on the right side of his face, followed by loss of appetite, painful swallowing and vomiting.
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Kiros, who defeated DeGette, is now the face of democratic socialists in the state.
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Jennifer Lopez, Graham Norton, Jimmy Fallon and Zoe Kravitz were also spotted among the arrivals.
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Liz Schubauer and Charlie Carballo Jason Sudeikis, wearing a tuxedo, made his arrival to the wedding.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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The on-the-ground presence of Moyo, one the biggest names in the Zimbabwean dealmaking scene with a board seat in Tongaat Zimbabwean operations, offers execution muscle.
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The complaint accuses Cal-Maine, Hickman's and Versova of conspiring to submit bids to influence egg price quotations, creating the impression there was a greater demand than there actually was.
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Set in the pink of a romantic sunset was an impression of Buraq, the steed that had carried the Prophet to heaven and back and shown him the wonders of Paradise.
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With the advent of a salary cap, the owners are hoping to do legally that which they were found to have done illegally.
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That is, until, like so many silent screen stars, their careers are abruptly ended with the advent of talkies.
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That’s more like it, although Haaland reverted to his refreshing aw-shucks demeanor when asked about his latest brace of goals.
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Hervé Renard just might be the most interesting coach in soccer, given his success stories, his reputation for turning around teams and, well, his often intense sideline demeanor.
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Dodgers two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani waddled through the clubhouse after the Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback victory against the Padres on Friday night, the bulging ice wraps around his left knee and right arm creating a penguin-like effect to his gait.
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The airbrush effect is thanks to a blend of polymers that reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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