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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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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
Oz’s rise to fame is largely tied to his frequent appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show in the early 2000s and his own subsequent daytime talk show.
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Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Fans can find data, live sports schedules and search capabilities, and Gracenote expects to offer future product add-ons like a display of game scores; team standings; and nods to athlete appearances in entertainment content.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
He was also known for possessing a cannon of a right arm, which accounted for 123 assists from the corner outfield (and for two scoreless appearances, a decade apart, that covered 5 2/3 innings on the mound).
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
The partnership aligns with several 2025 festival appearances, including stops at Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, High Water Music Festival in Charleston, and the Green River Festival.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Elevating someone who reviews food and makes promotional appearances into someone that transcends time is a bit of cognitive dissonance that’s undoubtedly amusing.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Toone also made a club record 96 consecutive league appearances for the club between February 2020 and November 2024.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The England star has made more appearances (170) and scored more goals (53) than any other player in the club's short history.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the special will feature appearances by Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson, Nico Hiraga, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele, and Jillian Bell, according to Netflix.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Fans can find data, live sports schedules and search capabilities, and Gracenote expects to offer future product add-ons like a display of game scores; team standings; and nods to athlete appearances in entertainment content.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
He was also known for possessing a cannon of a right arm, which accounted for 123 assists from the corner outfield (and for two scoreless appearances, a decade apart, that covered 5 2/3 innings on the mound).
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
The partnership aligns with several 2025 festival appearances, including stops at Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, High Water Music Festival in Charleston, and the Green River Festival.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Elevating someone who reviews food and makes promotional appearances into someone that transcends time is a bit of cognitive dissonance that’s undoubtedly amusing.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Toone also made a club record 96 consecutive league appearances for the club between February 2020 and November 2024.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The England star has made more appearances (170) and scored more goals (53) than any other player in the club's short history.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the special will feature appearances by Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson, Nico Hiraga, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele, and Jillian Bell, according to Netflix.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearances
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Image Playground is one of the big Apple Intelligence arrivals, a new app that can create pictures based on descriptions, concepts and people in your Photos.David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The origins of migrants have diversified greatly since 2021, with growing numbers of arrivals from Africa and Asia.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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An engaged workforce is vital for driving customer experience strategy—those who feel valued are more likely to create positive and lasting impressions on customers.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But with her spot-on impressions of her mother’s southern drawl, her exaggerated pantomiming skills and her impeccable sense of timing, the minutiae of everyday life is spun into comedy gold.Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Embed this safety culture at all levels of your organization to influence the attitudes and behaviors of every employee.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This debate will change if—and only if public attitudes change.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The previous Traverse wasn't a sports car either, but the height and the width of the new SUV dull its road manners.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Pacifica's interior feels the most plush, but both the Sienna and Odyssey have better driving manners.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Appearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearances. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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