appearance

[uh-peer-uhns] / əˈpɪər əns /

NOUN

coming into sight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrival debut display presence presentation

STRONG

actualization advent appearing coming emergence entrance exhibition introduction manifestation materialization representation rise unveiling

WEAK

showing up turning up

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion departure end exit

WEAK

absence disappearance leaving reality

NOUN

outward aspect, characteristic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

character image look presence presentation

STRONG

air attitude bearing blind carriage cast condition countenance demeanor dress expression face fashion feature figure form front guise looks manner mannerism mien mode outline pose screen semblance shape stamp

Antonyms

STRONG

back rear

WEAK

absence departure disappearance leaving reality

NOUN

outward show; pretense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

image

STRONG

aura beard blind countenance dream facade front guise idea illusion impression mirage phenomenon reflection screen semblance sound specter vision

WEAK

seeming

Antonyms

STRONG

actuality certainty fact reality truth

WEAK

absence departure disappearance leaving

Example Sentences

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Despite the tall man’s appearance, his voice was soft and calm.

From Literature

My stomach got queasy and I was sure that my lunch was about to make a repeat appearance, when my brain remembered the one thing that might save me.

From Literature

In mid-January 2026, Bruce Springsteen made a “surprise” appearance at the annual Light of Day charity concert held on the Jersey Shore.

From Salon

A timeline released of Leveugle's whereabouts dating back to the 1960s shows his appearance throughout the decades.

From BBC

For their first appearance on the international stage, the French pair competed in October at the French Grand Prix in Angers.

From Barron's

appearance

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