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   Ap·pear·ance

   /əˈpirəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the way that someone or something looks: "I like the appearance of stripped antique pine" Similar look(s)airaspectmienoutward form
   • ▪ an impression given by someone or something, although this may be misleading: "she read it with every appearance of interest" Similar impressionair(outward) showimagesemblancefacadeveneerguisepretensefrontillusion
   • 2. an act of performing or participating in a public event: "he is well-known for his television appearances"
   • 3. an act of becoming visible or noticeable; an arrival: "the sudden appearance of her daughter startled her" Similar arrivaladventcomingcoming into viewemergencematerializationsurfacingOpposite disappearancedeparture
   • ▪ a process of coming into existence or use: "the appearance of the railroad" Similar occurrencemanifestationdevelopment

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French aparance, aparence, from late Latin apparentia, from Latin apparere (see appear).

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   the state, condition, manner, or style in which a person or object appears; outward look or aspect: a table of antique appearance; a man of noble appearance. Synonyms: presence, demeanor. outward show or seeming; semblance: to avoid the appearance of coveting an honor. Synonyms: pretense, face.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionappearance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   [countable, usually singular] the moment at which something begins to exist or starts to be seen or used. the early appearance of daffodils in spring. the appearance of organic vegetables in the supermarkets. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. in public.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › appearanceAppearance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of appearance. noun. outward or visible aspect of a person or thing. synonyms: visual aspect. see more. noun. a mental representation. “I tried to describe his appearance to the police” see more. noun. pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression. “they try to keep up appearances ” synonyms: show. see more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAPPEARANCE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 days ago · 1. the act or fact of appearing, as to the eye or mind or before the public. the unannounced appearance of dinner guests. the last appearance of Caruso in Aïda. her first appearance at a stockholders' meeting. 2. the state, condition, manner, or style in which a person or object appears; outward look or aspect.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › appearanceAPPEARANCE definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   B1. the way a person or thing looks: She's very concerned with her appearance. appearance noun (ARRIVAL) an occasion when you arrive somewhere or can be seen somewhere: Her appearance at the party was a surprise. Opposite. disappearance. appearance noun (BECOMING AVAILABLE) B2. the time when something starts to exist or becomes available:

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › appearanceAppearance - definition of appearance by The Free Dictionary

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   1. The act or an instance of coming into sight. 2. The act or an instance of coming into public view: The author made a rare personal appearance. 3. Outward aspect: an untidy appearance. 4. Something that appears; a phenomenon. 5. A superficial aspect; a semblance: keeping up an appearance of wealth.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › appearanceAppearance Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1. somewhat formal : the way that someone or something looks. [count] The room has a neat/fresh/clean appearance. [= look] The general appearance of the house is quite good. The museum restored the painting to its original appearance. [+] more examples. [noncount] He is still very youthful in appearance. [=he still looks very young]