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

   Antonyms:
   disappearance, disappearing

Matched Categories

1. • Arrival
   • Happening
   • Pretense
   • Representation

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. appearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   coming, arrival

2. appearancenoun

   Synonyms:
   appearance, 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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How to use appearance in a sentence?

1. Wesley D'Amico:

   When a lie speaks the truth, should we judge by appearance or attitude?”

2. Sarah Coyne:

   Focus on the humanity behind each princess, not just their appearance, princesses like Moana are full of depth, passion, and goodness. The story isn’t about how she looks, it’s about following your dreams and finding who you are.

3. Richard Sherman:

   Adams, who caught two touchdowns and had a franchise playoff-record 160 yards in a win over the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday in the NFC divisional round, now must face one of the top defenses in the NFL and one of the leagues best cornerbacks. Well, I mean, it doesnt change, really, Adams said on facing Richard Sherman. Hes definitely a great player, and people have said a lot about whether hes fell off or what not and I dont see that. I see that hes still the same guy, still making plays. Shermans 35 interceptions since entering the league in 2011 are the most among active players during that span. The 31-year-old is looking to make his third Super Bowl appearance after being one of the key parts to the Seahawks back-to-back Super Bowl appearances in the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Though Shermans resume is longer than Adams, the respect between the two is mutual. Hes very good at beating man coverage.

4. Hannah Arendt:

   It is in the very nature of things human that every act that has once made its appearance and has been recorded in the history of mankind stays with mankind as a potentiality long after its actuality has become a thing of the past.

5. Tamara Duker Freuman:

   Excess sodium can cause fluid retention [ not bloating per se ] and can give a' puffy' appearance, but more so in the face and extremities than in the abdomen.