appearance

US /əˈpɪr.əns/

UK /əˈpɪr.əns/

1.

the way that someone or something looks

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Her sudden appearance surprised everyone.

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The car's sleek appearance caught my eye.

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look aspect form semblance visage

2.

the act or fact of appearing or being present

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He made a brief appearance at the party.

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The band's first public appearance was a huge success.

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arrival emergence presence debut

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appear make an appearance put in an appearance keep up appearances