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as in look
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
The stately Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is a ubiquitous presence in Quebec City, always peering down on visitors from its highpoint on the Cap Diamant escarpment.
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Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The company will also have a presence in the Face-Off Fan Village in Boston from Feb. 15-17 where a caricature artist will engage with fans.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Based on the Max Porter novella Grief Is the Thing With Feathers, the film gives grief a physical manifestation, a sinister presence that unmoors Cumberbatch’s character from reality.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
If Gere, playing the same character in old age, weren’t such a dominant and charismatic presence, Elordi would be the movie’s lead.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2025
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Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The company will also have a presence in the Face-Off Fan Village in Boston from Feb. 15-17 where a caricature artist will engage with fans.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Based on the Max Porter novella Grief Is the Thing With Feathers, the film gives grief a physical manifestation, a sinister presence that unmoors Cumberbatch’s character from reality.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
If Gere, playing the same character in old age, weren’t such a dominant and charismatic presence, Elordi would be the movie’s lead.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
Noun
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Greenland’s location also presents a unique economic opportunity, thanks to its proximity to Arctic shipping routes.—
Juhohn Lee,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
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Be aware of proximity limitations (some attractions only offer reciprocal admission to visitors who live more than 90 miles away, for example).—
Linnea Bailey,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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The $15 set includes rod pocket tier curtains and a valance for a coordinated and complete look.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Golden Globe nominee stepped out in oversized dark-wash jeans, a black blouse and a cream trench coat, while the athlete wore a pair of light-wash oversized jeans, a brown flannel and a brown suede blouson jacket, topping off his look with a fur brown bucket hat.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the sight of massive men violently crashing into one another encouraged protective parents to worry about their daughters.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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The initial sight of Clark and Swift in a suite together after the pop star previously extended an invitation to Clark months ago provided a joyful dose of fan service for some.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Edwards will be making his first appearance since losing his UFC welterweight championship to Belal Muhammad in July 2024 at UFC 304.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Armstrong, who previously coached Edmonton in the Canadian Football League, made just one playoff appearance as Bears coach.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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If the smell doesn't quickly dissipate, vacate the home and call your gas company's emergency line or 911. 5.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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In hindsight, Wayne notes that the pivot to embedded insurance was a critical turning point, one that required the humility to rethink the company’s direction entirely.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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My jokes are Mike Franks’, my attitude is Mike Franks.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
25 Jan. 2025
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Regarding distribution prospects in India, Churi expressed optimism about changing audience attitudes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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His facial expressions conveyed a balance of seriousness and power, tempered with a calm, consoling demeanor that projected control.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Along the way, Freeman has won over fans, students, alumni, administrators and boosters not only for winning but for his calm and positive demeanor, deep faith and interactions in private and public settings.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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And so the manner of death — suicide or homicide — remained an open question.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Compelling subject matter only goes so far when presented in such a bland, familiar manner.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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