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presence

[prez-uhns] / ˈprɛz əns /
NOUN
occupancy, attendance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
existence
STRONG
being companionship company habitation latency occupation omnipresence potentiality residence subsistence ubiety ubiquity whereabouts
WEAK
inhabitance
Antonyms
WEAK
absence agitation confusion distance distress reality upset
NOUN
appearance, demeanor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
behavior personality
STRONG
address air aspect aura bearing carriage comportment deportment ease look mien poise port self-assurance set
WEAK
seeming
Antonyms
WEAK
absence agitation confusion distance distress reality upset
NOUN
closeness, vicinity
Synonyms
STRONG
nearness neighborhood propinquity proximity
WEAK
immediate circle
Antonyms
STRONG
distance remoteness
WEAK
absence agitation confusion distress reality upset
NOUN
ghost
Synonyms
STRONGEST
spirit
STRONG
apparition manifestation shade specter wraith
WEAK
supernatural being
Antonyms
WEAK
absence agitation confusion distance distress reality upset
NOUN
composure of mind
Synonyms
STRONG
acumen alertness aplomb calmness cool coolness imperturbability quickness self-assurance self-command self-possession sensibility sobriety watchfulness wits
WEAK
levelheadedness sangfroid self-composure
Antonyms
WEAK
absence agitation confusion distance distress reality upset

Example Sentences

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While the former model maintained a presence in the entertainment industry in the years that followed, she made a career pivot to real estate in June 2020.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Clements said there would be a significant police presence in the area over the coming days.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It marked a significant escalation in the battle for dominance in the weight-loss drug market, where both Lilly and Novo have fought to expand their presence.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Although Tiger will not be joining us in person next week, his presence will be felt here in Augusta.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The only mark of its presence was a small brown spot where its breath had scorched the pillowcase.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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