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presence

[prez-uhns] / ˈprɛz əns /
NOUN
occupancy, attendance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
existence
STRONG
being companionship company habitation latency occupation omnipresence potentiality residence subsistence ubiety ubiquity whereabouts
WEAK
inhabitance
Antonyms
WEAK
absence agitation confusion distance distress reality upset
NOUN
appearance, demeanor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
behavior personality
STRONG
address air aspect aura bearing carriage comportment deportment ease look mien poise port self-assurance set
WEAK
seeming
Antonyms
WEAK
absence agitation confusion distance distress reality upset
NOUN
closeness, vicinity
Synonyms
STRONG
nearness neighborhood propinquity proximity
WEAK
immediate circle
Antonyms
STRONG
distance remoteness
WEAK
absence agitation confusion distress reality upset
NOUN
ghost
Synonyms
STRONGEST
spirit
STRONG
apparition manifestation shade specter wraith
WEAK
supernatural being
Antonyms
WEAK
absence agitation confusion distance distress reality upset
NOUN
composure of mind
Synonyms
STRONG
acumen alertness aplomb calmness cool coolness imperturbability quickness self-assurance self-command self-possession sensibility sobriety watchfulness wits
WEAK
levelheadedness sangfroid self-composure
Antonyms
WEAK
absence agitation confusion distance distress reality upset

Example Sentences

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Chief Inspector Allistair Macdonald said there would be an increased police presence in the local area in the coming days and asked anyone with concerns to approach officers.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Even as Iran fires regular salvos at the base, AFP did not see any signs of a heavy security presence there.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

But autonomy means more than the presence of a choice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He has been an ubiquitous presence on the airwaves, including local news programs and campaign ads that aired during the “Puppy Bowl” on the Animal Planet channel on Super Bowl Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

When she spoke again, he thought at once of Clara, a presence that commanded attention and respect.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.