Synonyms for appearance
əˈpɪər ənsap·pear·ance

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1. appearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   facade, pretense, show, façade, semblance

2. appearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   debut

3. appearancenoun

   A thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.

   There was a strange appearance in the sky.

   Synonyms:
   phenomenon, spectacle, presence, apparition

4. appearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   manifestation, arrival

5. appearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   figure, mien, air, look, manner, aspect

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1. appearance

   Air is that combination of qualities which makes the entire impression we receive in a person's presence; as, we say he has the air of a scholar, or the air of a villain. Appearance refers more to the dress and other externals. We might say of a travel-soiled pedestrian, he has the appearance of a tramp, but the air of a gentleman. Expression and look especially refer to the face. Expression is oftenest applied to that which is habitual; as, he has a pleasant expression of countenance; look may be momentary; as, a look of dismay passed over his face. We may, however, speak of the look or looks as indicating all that we look at; as, he had the look of an adventurer; I did not like his looks. Bearing is rather a lofty word; as, he has a noble bearing; port is practically identical in meaning with bearing, but is more exclusively a literary word. Carriage, too, is generally used in a good sense; as, that lady has a good carriage. Mien is closely synonymous with air, but less often used in a bad sense. We say a rakish air rather than a rakish mien. Mien may be used to express some prevailing feeling; as, "an indignant mien." Demeanor goes beyond appearance, including conduct, behavior; as, a modest demeanor. Manner and style are, in large part at least, acquired. Compare BEHAVIOR.

   Synonyms:
   air, bearing, behavior, carriage, demeanor, expression, fashion, look, manner, mien, port, sort, style, way

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1. appearance

   Synonyms:
   advent, coming, arrival, presence, apparition, aspect, manifestatlon, probability, likeness, exhibition, mien, manner, semblance, air, show, look, pretense, likelihood, presumption

   Antonyms:
   departure, disappearance, unlikelihood, non-appearance, concealment, evanition

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1. appearance, visual aspectnoun

   outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

   Synonyms:
   coming into court, visual aspect, show, appearing

   Antonyms:
   disappearing, disappearance

2. appearancenoun

   the event of coming into sight

   Synonyms:
   coming into court, visual aspect, show, appearing

   Antonyms:
   disappearing, disappearance

3. appearance, appearing, coming into courtnoun

   formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

   Synonyms:
   coming into court, visual aspect, show, appearing

   Antonyms:
   disappearing, disappearance

4. appearancenoun

   a mental representation

   "I tried to describe his appearance to the police"

   Synonyms:
   coming into court, visual aspect, show, appearing

   Antonyms:
   disappearance, disappearing

5. appearancenoun

   the act of appearing in public view

   "the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period"; "it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America"

   Synonyms:
   coming into court, visual aspect, show, appearing

   Antonyms:
   disappearance, disappearing

6. appearance, shownoun

   pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression

   "they try to keep up appearances"; "that ceremony is just for show"

   Synonyms:
   coming into court, display, visual aspect, show, appearing

   Antonyms:
   disappearance, disappearing

Matched Categories

1. • Arrival
   • Happening
   • Pretense
   • Representation

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1. appearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   coming, arrival

2. appearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   spectrum, what is seen

3. appearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   semblance, seeming, show, face, pretence, color, pretext, guise, fashion, feature

4. appearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   mien, air, aspect, look, complexion, figure, manner, demeanor, personal presence

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1. appearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   emersion, emergence, phenomenon, phase, aspect, presence, look, air, semblance

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1. List of paraphrases for "appearance":

   emergence, aspect, onset, arraignment, semblance, comparecencia, occurrence, apparition, look, guise, advent, seemingly, facially, attendance, veneer, presence

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1. Ted Johnson:

   No candidate has really stumbled yet, but I would have to say that Jeb Bush's appearance on the debut of ‘Colbert’ was a missed opportunity, he seemed stuck a bit too much in ‘campaign’ mode and probably could have taken more opportunities at humor, like when Colbert made fun of the exclamation point on his logo.

2. Kristen Lovell:

   Passability is definitely a privilege, as you're transitioning, you're prone to have increased lash outs from people because your appearance isn't appealing to them. People always want to fight what they don't understand. It puts people who are starting to transition in danger.

3. Kim Plourde:

   Female athletes have to manage a different level of expectations from themselves, coaches, other athletes, media, and fans ranging from their physical appearance to their performance.

4. Mika Brzezinski:

   Watching a wife and mother be humiliated on national television for her looks is deplorable. I have experienced insults about my appearance from the president. All women have a duty to unite when these attacks happen and the WHCA owes Sarah an apology.

5. Robert South:

   Most of the appearance of mirth in the world is not mirth, it is art. The wounded spirit is not seen, but walks under a disguise.