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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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2
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
Foster will make her first appearance in court later this month.
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Demi Moore made a stylish appearance at The 2026 WWD Style Awards on January 9.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Both of the participants are making their first CFP championship appearance.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
The 27-year-old who helped the United States win Olympic team bronze in 2018 was hoping to challenge for a second Olympic appearance after withdrawing from the national championships in 2022 because of a broken foot.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Lined up next to rookie left tackle Josh Simmons and veteran center Creed Humphrey, Suamataia took some lumps in the first two preseason games before settling in for a clean sheet in the third look against the Bears.—
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Casly Lamiit Matching Turtleneck and Skirt Set Go for an easy one-and-done look with this turtleneck sweater and skirt set.—
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Smith’s face, with the smoke-black eyes and hair of his Cherokee mother, seemed to beg for sympathy.—
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This soft, face-framing texture is key to the in-between cut's appeal.—
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
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Upon arrival, officers found the injured man and woman, and the officers applied a tourniquet and recruited help from emergency medical personnel, per the release from PPB.—
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The images revealed both the mass and an affected lymph node, confirming the presence of cancer cells.—
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Although his unit did not perform particularly well in 2026, ranking 22nd in total defense, 24th in points against and 17th on third down, anyone that has interacted with Weaver knows that his presence screams head coach.—
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Montha connected on a trio of shots from behind the arc in the second quarter, as the junior point guard did his best Steph Curry impression to help the Tillers to a 33-26 halftime advantage over the Eagles (12-7, 1-1).—
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There’s also the fact that the impression fans or analysts form about a team is often weighted toward the offensive end of the football, and Denver’s sporadic nature on that side of the ball this season has contributed to the lukewarm view some have of the team.—
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In the mid-1990s, widespread adoption of personal computers and the advent of the graphical web browser paved the way for the dot-com boom and gave rise to companies such as Google, Netflix and PayPal.—
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The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.—
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From there, the Princess of Wales appeared more regal than ever, both in her demeanor but also in her style and diplomatic duties.—
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Sheinbaum, known for her cool, steely demeanor, sought to play down his comments.—
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The existing program was implemented in 2024 and is in effect for two years.—
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As well as testing the various systems on board, the crew will be test subjects themselves, helping Nasa understand the effects that space travel has on their cognition, sleep, stress, immune responses and cardiovascular health.—
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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