plural reappearances
: a second or renewed appearance : the act or an instance of reappearing
Full House and The X-Files, which are just two of the old shows making a reappearance on our small screens …Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon
His speech was a welcome reappearance of the leader who sold himself as a compassionate conservative when he first ran for president …Peggy Fikac

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Her reunion with Armando (Jorge Enrique Abello) reignites unresolved tensions, while the reappearance of Michel, her French ex, sets up a new love triangle. Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The episode concluded with the surprise reappearance of Loughlin’s character Abigail. Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Regardless, the reappearance of such imperfect candidates each cycle tells a bitter story about what voters will put up with to win. Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 So far, screwworm’s reappearance hasn’t greatly affected beef prices, which are already near record levels because there are fewer cows in the United States. Jeffrey Collins, Fortune, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reappearance

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reappearance was in 1618

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“Reappearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reappearance. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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