appearance

noun

ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s How to pronounce appearance (audio)
Definition of appearancenext
1
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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3
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 The singer has yet to return to the group and has been noticeably absent from recent appearances and red carpets. — Malik Davis, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 The Upper West Side Claremont’s Pizza is Owen’s place of work and makes several appearances throughout the film, both when Owen is at work and off duty. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026 Ahead of Talarico’s appearance came Democrats, a Republican and an independent. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026 Performance has been positioned as central to the group’s identity, following stage appearances at events including Coca-Cola Fest and a 10-hour Y Concert marathon. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appearance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearance
  1. look
  2. face
  3. arrival
  4. presence
  5. impression
  6. advent
  7. demeanor
  8. effect
Noun
  • The beloved comfort shoe has become a styling staple for those who know that the coolest looks are often the ones that feel effortless.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The desire for teens to overhaul their look during high school is a healthy part of adolescent development.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • The 18-year old who was thrown to the ground and punched in the face by an Arkansas State Police trooper during a traffic stop near Manila earlier this month has filed a lawsuit against the trooper.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
  • However, a whole-brain analysis did show distinct patterns of activity when the dogs saw faces showing the negative emotions.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of face
Noun
  • For the observer hovering above one of these boundaries, Kuridze says, the view would depend on the time of arrival.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Interrupted by power outages, a relentlessly barking dog and the unexpected arrival of a celebrated composer, the conversation steadily unravels.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrival
Noun
  • At many schools, investment banks’ presence is felt almost from day one.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • On Saturday morning, the school was quiet with only a minor police presence at the entrance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of presence
Noun
  • While the Giants are likely to pursue catching help this winter, Vitello was comfortable saying that Susac made a solid impression.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The scratchy, sketchy linework goes for an impression of people and places rather than strictly realistic representation; the backgrounds mostly stripped away.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of impression
Noun
  • There is nothing that speaks more to our perma-tabloid social environment than the advent of the live stream, which has allowed ordinary people to become both the celebrity and the paparazzi of their own lives.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Early in the genre’s history, long before the advent of streaming and more passive modes of engaging with music, there was still an emphasis on sounds that got people moving.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of advent
Noun
  • Gage’s bullpen session was especially encouraging because of his demeanor at the time of his injury.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Wyck may be the voice of reason, but that voice is off-putting and his demeanor gruff.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of demeanor
Noun
  • However, in the case of the sun, the effect isn’t usually visible because of its massive size.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Withdrawal effects were minimal, with only a slight increase in sleep difficulty.
    — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of effect

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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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