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as in look
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 face
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 arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
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Their appearances, with the exception of Mitch, suggested what the character might be like in a home movie.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Halloween festivities were also in full swing, with stars donning elaborate costumes and making appearances at exclusive parties.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
This appearance comes after the company reported third-quarter results last Thursday and held its earnings conference call Friday.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
However, her appearance wasn't really meant to move the needle in swing states, but to ease some of that rising election anxiety, including her own.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
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Bailey herself is a shape-shifter of sorts, right on the border between child and teenager in age and, with her androgynous looks, occupying an ambiguous place between genders as well.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The former can’t resist the allure of a tobacco and vaping tax, while the latter has fallen back in love with look, sensations and aesthetics of smoking.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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The new advice is to test anyone with a significant bird flu exposure, such as an unprotected worker who’s been splashed in the face with raw milk on a dairy farm with known H5N1 infections in the herds.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Initial results favor new faces for the Antioch City Council as former City Manager Ron Bernal had an early lead against incumbent Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe in this contentious race.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the arrival at that finish line now coincides with Trump’s promise to enact an entirely new fiscal and economic regime.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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His jarring arrival allows Hans Castorp to loosen himself from its grip and begin a journey toward—what?George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The drop was due mainly to a 29% deliveries slump in China, where Ferrari has a smaller presence.Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the bedroom, a work by Thomas Devaux is a forceful presence and adds a bright touch to the right of a sliding bathroom door that reflects light and adds to the layers of visual effects.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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This isn’t the first time Johnson has shown off his Trump impression.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even factually accurate information can create different impressions based on framing and emphasis.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Spectre has a generally calm demeanor, like a throttle pedal that requires a deep application to unleash all that power.Tim Stevens, The Verge, 3 Nov. 2024
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Credibility also hinges on the expert's demeanor, honesty, and impartiality, as any sign of bias or uncertainty can undermine the strength of their testimony.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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No one knows whether, when the legislation fully go into effect in three months, schools will remain open or medicine will be delivered.Mick Krever, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Inside a 2,400-square-foot space at the mall is Meet Me in the Dirt, a whimsical plant shop that hosts events meant to generate the positive effects that being exposed to greenery and playing in soil can have on your mental health.Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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That attitude ties in with another of the DOL’s principles, which recommends that AI should be used only to enable workers, which, in turn, could improve their job quality.Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Read the full analysis here. 2:03 Broad economic discontent and sharp divisions about the nation’s future mark voter attitudes nationally in ABC News' preliminary exit poll results.ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearance. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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