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as in looks
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the dignified appearance of this church leader the country club's manicured lawns and well-groomed appearance in general
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as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication
can't you at least give the appearance of listening to what I say?
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as in arrivals
the act of coming upon a scene
his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
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Recent Examples of appearances
The driving force behind Liverpool’s current Premier League title charge — Salah has scored 32 goals and recorded 22 assists in 45 appearances already in 2024-25 — the former Roma man, who joined the club in 2017, has been without doubt one of the finest forwards in Liverpool history.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Osman has made 29 appearances on loan at Feyenoord, seven coming in the Champions League in their run to the last 16.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Cunha has scored 25 Premier League goals in 58 appearances in his last two seasons at Wolverhampton Wanderers and has performed well when facing United.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The 19-year-old has been a regular on the right side of midfield, scoring four goals and getting two assists in 29 appearances in all competitions.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Jamaica international, who has 19 goals in 22 appearances across all competitions this season for City, sustained a muscle injury in the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Women’s League Cup final in March.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Racing to 32 strikes from the first 41 appearances in all competitions was a level bordering on ridiculous.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The record signing has justified his hefty price tag with goals (eight), assists (four) and a high work rate out of possession across 32 appearances.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Between New Year’s Day 2024 and March 8, Bamford scored eight goals in 10 appearances.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Osman has made 29 appearances on loan at Feyenoord, seven coming in the Champions League in their run to the last 16.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Cunha has scored 25 Premier League goals in 58 appearances in his last two seasons at Wolverhampton Wanderers and has performed well when facing United.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The 19-year-old has been a regular on the right side of midfield, scoring four goals and getting two assists in 29 appearances in all competitions.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Jamaica international, who has 19 goals in 22 appearances across all competitions this season for City, sustained a muscle injury in the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Women’s League Cup final in March.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Racing to 32 strikes from the first 41 appearances in all competitions was a level bordering on ridiculous.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The record signing has justified his hefty price tag with goals (eight), assists (four) and a high work rate out of possession across 32 appearances.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Between New Year’s Day 2024 and March 8, Bamford scored eight goals in 10 appearances.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearances
Noun
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Of that total, 13% (18 million) used the terminal lobby for arrivals and departures.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Eighteen million people used the airport's terminal lobby for arrivals and departures last year.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This prevents unnecessary clicks and impressions from occurring, hence maximizing the return on investment.—
Michael Fox,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The dogs, which thrust inquisitive muzzles into the impressions, apparently could derive no lingering whiff of lion odor from the tracks.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The exhibit displays over two centuries of sculptures that show how art has produced and reproduced racial attitudes and ideologies.—
John P. Jackson,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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Again, youth attitudes toward corruption don’t bode well for many of the governments in this year’s elections.—
Richard Aidoo,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Minding your manners will make the trip better for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Appearances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearances. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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