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appearance
noun
The act of appearing in public view
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əˈpɪəɹəns
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noun
The act of appearing in public view
“The rookie made a brief appearance in the first period”
noun
Pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
“They try to keep up appearances”
noun
Formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
noun
Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
noun
A mental representation
“I tried to describe his appearance to the police”
noun
The event of coming into sight
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The rookie made a brief appearance in the first period
It was Bernhardt's last appearance in America
They try to keep up appearances
That ceremony is just for show
I tried to describe his appearance to the police
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