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appearance
[uh-peer-uhns]
noun
the act or fact of appearing, as to the eye or mind or before the public.
the unannounced appearance of dinner guests; the last appearance of Caruso in Aïda; her first appearance at a stockholders' meeting.
Synonyms: , ,the state, condition, manner, or style in which a person or object appears; outward look or aspect.
a table of antique appearance; a man of noble appearance.
Synonyms: ,outward show or seeming; semblance.
to avoid the appearance of coveting an honor.
Synonyms: ,Law.Ìýthe coming into court of either party to a suit or action.
appearances, outward impressions, indications, or circumstances.
By all appearances, he enjoyed himself.
Philosophy.Ìýthe sensory, or phenomenal, aspect of existence to an observer.
Archaic.Ìýan apparition.
appearance
/ əˈ±èɪə°ùÉ™²Ô²õ /
noun
the act or an instance of appearing, as to the eye, before the public, etc
the outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
her appearance was stunning
it has the appearance of powdered graphite
an outward show; pretence
he gave an appearance of working hard
(often plural) one of the outward signs or indications by which a person or thing is assessed
first appearances are deceptive
law
the formal attendance in court of a party in an action
formal notice that a party or his legal representative intends to maintain or contest the issue
to enter an appearance
philosophy
the outward or phenomenal manifestation of things
the world as revealed by the senses, as opposed to its real nature Compare reality
to maintain the public impression of wellbeing or normality
to come or attend briefly, as out of politeness
to the extent that can easily be judged; apparently
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- preappearance noun
- reappearance noun
- subappearance noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of appearance1
Idioms and Phrases
make an appearance, to come; arrive.
He didn't make an appearance until after midnight.
put in an appearance, to attend a gathering or meeting, especially for a very short time.
The author put in an appearance at the cocktail party on her way to dinner.
keep up appearances, to maintain a public impression of decorum, prosperity, etc., despite reverses, unfavorable conditions, etc..
They tried to keep up appearances after losing all their money.
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He scored 36 tries in 18 appearances around Australia and New Zealand, including a then-record four in one match against the Kiwis.
That spot alongside Burns will be filled by Scott, who is making his 96th consecutive appearance at a major championship.
It was converted by Ross Byrne who got a big round of applause on his final appearance for his province.
From Lucy’s outward appearance and a quick peek inside Adore’s startup-chic offices, which look as though they’ve been furnished from the expensive side of Wayfair, one would think Lucy is rolling in dough.
“For the most part, the people that have been detained have been denied access to legal representation,†Bass said during an appearance at the city’s Emergency Operations Center.
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Related 51³Ô¹Ïs
- arrivalÌý
- debutÌý
- displayÌý
- presenceÌý
- presentationÌý
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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