in appearance

idiom

: in the way one looks
He is still very youthful in appearance.

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Michigan cornerback Will Johnson Johnson looks like Jalen Ramsey in appearance, physique, and style of play. Omar Kelly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025 Maher pointed to examples of GOP figures mimicking Trump in appearance, speech and niche, and personal policy support, such as suggesting he be placed on U.S. currency. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025 In recent years, policies have been altered to allow greater flexibility in appearance standards and body fat percentages for recruits. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 Changes in appearance: Tendon and ligament problems in the wrist can cause chronically bent or stiff fingers, a condition known as trigger finger. Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in appearance

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“In appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20appearance. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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