Text: 1 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>Synonymsaspect, look, mien, presenceRelated Wordsair, attitude, bearing, behavior, comportment, demeanor, deportment, manner, poise, pose; carriage, posture, stance; color, complexion; countenance, face, features, physiognomy, visage 2 outward and often deceptive indication<canʼt you at least give the appearance of listening to what I say?>Synonymsface, guise, name, semblance, showRelated Wordsaffectation, display, fiction, imposture, make-believe, pose, pretense (or pretence), simulation; cloak, disguise, exterior, facade (also façade), front, mask, masquerade, shell, surface 3 the act of coming upon a scene<his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation>— see arrival

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