Meaning & use
Appearance
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The way someone or something looks to the eye or to the public; also, an instance of appearing or being present somewhere.
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Her appearance had changed dramatically since the last time we met.
The senator made a brief appearance at the fundraiser before leaving.
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From Old French 'apparaunce,' related to 'appear.'
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2. noun
An outward show that may be misleading, as opposed to reality.
Despite appearances, the company was struggling financially.
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