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strong presence

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UK/ˌstrɒŋ ˈprezns/
US/ˌstrɔːŋ ˈprezəns/

Meanings

  1. nouncountable

    the effect of being noticeable and impressive because of confidence or importance.

    Grammar: Usually singular with 'a': 'She has a strong presence.' It refers to the impression someone makes.

    Patterns

    • have a strong presence
    • a strong presence in something
    • project a strong presence

    The actor has a strong presence on stage, so the audience watches every move.

    Even in a large room, her strong presence makes people listen when she speaks.

    He doesn't say much, but he has a strong presence that commands respect.

  2. nouncountable

    a large or influential existence of a group, company, or thing in a particular place.

    Grammar: Often followed by 'in' plus a place or field: 'a strong presence in Asia'.

    Patterns

    • a strong presence in a place
    • establish a strong presence
    • maintain a strong presence

    The company has a strong presence in Europe, with offices in ten countries.

    The charity maintains a strong presence in local schools.

    Online shops have a strong presence in the market now.

Word forms

pluralstrong presences

Common combinations

have a strong presence
The new teacher has a strong presence in the classroom.
a strong presence in the market
The brand has a strong presence in the smartphone market.
a strong presence on social media
Many young politicians have a strong presence on social media.
commanding presence
His commanding presence made everyone quiet.

Synonyms and how they differ

charisma
Charisma is a personal charm that attracts people; a strong presence is more about being noticeable and influential.
influence
Influence is the power to affect things; a strong presence is the fact of being noticeably there.
aura
Aura is a quality that seems to surround a person; a strong presence is the impression they make.

Opposites

weak presence

Word family

present adjective
Being in a particular place.
presence noun
The state of being in a place or the impression someone makes.

Commonly confused: strong presence or presents?

strong presence vs presents

Presents are gifts; presence means being there or the impression you make. They sound similar but are different words.

Practice

The company has a strong ______ in Asia, with factories in five countries.

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