How to Use appearance in a Sentence

appearance

noun
Definition of appearancenext
Synonyms for appearancenext
  • The general appearance of the house is quite good.
  • You shouldn't judge a man by his appearance.
  • Have you noticed any changes in her appearance?
  • He appears to be happy, but appearances can be deceptive.
  • The museum restored the painting to its original appearance.
  • Their expensive home created a false appearance of success and happiness.
  • Somehow the very appearance of De Niro, in a Scorsese film, is enough to give away the plot.
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2023
  • His teeth and hair are intact, said Reuters, and his skin has a hard, leathery appearance.
    — Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Michigan will be hoping to match the Bulldogs with three appearances in a row.
    — Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
  • To give the spicy pecans an extra glossy, crisp appearance, coat them with egg white before adding the spice mixture.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Herro, who has missed the last 16 games, has started in each of his 36 appearances this season.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, the historic property had cameos in five Bond flicks and an appearance in Netflix’s The Crown.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Women are now paid at the same rate as men for tournament wins and game appearances.
    — The Week Staff, The Week, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Still, the judge’s donations could give the appearance of conflict.
    — William K. Rashbaum, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Raised in Chicago, the 51-year-old Cole made his first appearance onstage a comedy club to win a $50 bet.
    — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2023
  • But her sudden appearance has set off a chain of events that put the production in jeopardy.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 30 June 2023
  • Ellis couldn’t make a second appearance on the list, converting just three of 10 shots on his way to eight points.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The appearance of false claims about Jan. 6 in legal briefs dovetails with Trump’s campaign rhetoric.
    — Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Morgan came on in the 66th minute, her first appearance with the national team since the round-of-16 game against Sweden in last summer’s World Cup.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
  • According to reps, this will mark his 65th appearance at the venue over a 23-year period.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The group first collected a trio of appearances inside one of the most competitive regions on the list in 2013.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
  • No attorney for him has entered an appearance in the case.
    — Justin Wm. Moyer, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, there are multiple bezel color and size options to choose from that give it the appearance of a large picture frame.
    — Alex Nelson, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The Gold Cup did, however, and Vazquez has rewarded their faith with three goals in four appearances (and just 108 minutes), all off the bench.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2023
  • The look is a departure from recent appearances in which she's straightened her fringe-free hair.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2023
  • This serum also contains Matrixyl and Argirelox which both work to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
  • About three minutes into the call, as the dispatcher asked about the man’s appearance, a loud bang rattled in the background, followed by Jana’s scream.
    — María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 28 June 2023
  • After 23 years tomorrow Fox and Friends could be my last appearance on the network.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 June 2023
  • The demonstration was sparked by Rittenhouse's planned appearance, but that was only the last straw.
    — The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Here are our nominees for the surprise appearances that boosted this year’s awards crop.
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023

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