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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
Evidence of their presence in kitchen drawers and late-night encounters can have homeowners in a tizzy.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
In an unusual move, Uvalde County District Attorney Christina Mitchell, who is bringing the case against Gonzales, was sworn in and testified outside the jury’s presence that she, too, had been caught off-guard by Hale’s testimony.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Crane spoke Monday about his team’s scouting presence in Tokyo, Seoul and Taiwan, all of which are recent developments.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Lassen County is becoming a flashpoint in the growing debate over wolf presence in Northern California’s ranchlands.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
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Lots of outdoor activities make the city a win for families, retirees, and couples, and the proximity to Austin is a perk for commuters and those looking for more affordable homes outside the capital.—
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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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Watching the carousel go round and round and standing patiently as other people pull their luggage from the lineup with no evidence of your bag in sight is pure torture.—
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The long-vacant office tower that hugs the highway is a familiar sight for the steady stream of vehicles traveling daily on the Interstate 84 viaduct, having gained notoriety two years ago after being painted with graffiti and tagged.—
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Carter continued to act into the early 2020s with appearances in Stumptown, Fake Friends and the TV series Dave.—
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In fact, his seven playoff victories are the most ever for a QB without even a Super Bowl appearance.—
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How did the company become an iconic brand?—
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Looking beyond consumers The company does not see TRINITY as only a consumer product.—
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For those keen to find pieces that possess similar attitude and individuality, the fall collections have plenty of to offer.—
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That no-nonsense attitude seems to come naturally for Debi Mazar, who has made a name for herself as a character actress going back decades.—
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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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Many japonica camellias, in the manner of other botanical hybrids, are sterile with their yellow, thread-like stamens and stigmas either absent or invisible.—
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The coroner said the manner of death has been ruled an accident.—
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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