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

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Lemon was released on his own recognizance after a brief court appearance in Los Angeles and has vowed to fight the charges.

From Salon

While core elements like electricity and running water are functioning, lifts and toilets remain covered in plastic wraps and are scruffy in appearance.

From BBC

Injuries limited George to only 41 appearances last season.

From Barron's

This is the second year in a row King Charles has surprised the runners by making an appearance.

From BBC

With a style that translates across all surfaces, she has reached 13 semi-finals in her past 14 Slam appearances.

From BBC

appearance

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