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appearance

[uh-peer-uhns] / əˈpɪər əns /
NOUN
coming into sight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrival debut display presence presentation
STRONG
actualization advent appearing coming emergence entrance exhibition introduction manifestation materialization representation rise unveiling
WEAK
showing up turning up
Antonyms
STRONG
conclusion departure end exit
WEAK
absence disappearance leaving reality
NOUN
outward aspect, characteristic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
character image look presence presentation
STRONG
air attitude bearing blind carriage cast condition countenance demeanor dress expression face fashion feature figure form front guise looks manner mannerism mien mode outline pose screen semblance shape stamp
Antonyms
STRONG
back rear
WEAK
absence departure disappearance leaving reality
NOUN
outward show; pretense
Synonyms
STRONGEST
image
STRONG
aura beard blind countenance dream facade front guise idea illusion impression mirage phenomenon reflection screen semblance sound specter vision
WEAK
seeming
Antonyms
STRONG
actuality certainty fact reality truth
WEAK
absence departure disappearance leaving

Example Sentences

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Then Magyar stunned Hungarians with a live appearance on a pro-opposition YouTube Channel called Partizán.

From BBC

Mills's last Radio 2 breakfast show appearance was on Tuesday 24 March, when he signed off by saying: "Back tomorrow."

From BBC

Harry Kane's world-class performances mark him down in a league of his own as England's main striker, with an outstanding record of 78 goals in 112 appearances.

From BBC

Last year, Holy Week was the setting for the Argentine pontiff's final public appearances, during which he appeared frail and short of breath.

From Barron's

Marseille went ahead with the signing, and the 24-year-old has scored 47 times in 74 appearances across all competitions.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.