appearance

/əˈpɪrəns/
noun
  1. The way someone or something looks to other people.
    • You should not judge a person by their appearance alone.
    • Her appearance at the party was elegant and stylish.
    • The old building had a worn appearance after years of neglect.
  2. An act of arriving or becoming visible.
    • The singer made a brief appearance on stage to thank the audience.
    • The appearance of the first flowers signals the start of spring.
    • The sudden appearance of a deer on the road surprised the driver.
  3. The act of being present in a particular place or event, especially a formal one.
    • The witness made a court appearance to give testimony.
    • The actor's public appearance drew a large crowd of fans.
    • The CEO made a rare appearance at the company picnic.
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