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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

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Many of the Renaissance’s boldface names make an appearance here.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beverage and food cartons — despite their papery appearance — are composed of layers of paper, plastic and sometimes aluminum.

From Los Angeles Times

Hunter is known for his appearances on TV shows like Have I Got News For You and 8 Out of 10 Cats.

From BBC

Mystery surrounds the appearance of hundreds of Victorian hobnailed shoes which have washed ashore on a beach.

From BBC

At Common Country, Wagner has leveraged her Nashville connections to entice mainstream country stars—including Hardy, known for the hit “Truck Bed” and his collaborations with Morgan Wallen—to drop in for social media-friendly appearances.

From The Wall Street Journal

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