as in looks
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the orchestra's musical director has a very stately presence
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Recent Examples of presences
The Philadelphia Flyers mascot, introduced in September 2018, has long been one of the NHL’s most chaotic presences.
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Ryan Brennan
april 23, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
What does the book quietly suggest about class and labor through these background presences?
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
A number of presences, including Hunter Schafer‘s busybody assistant and Kaia Gerber’s entourage hanger-on, flit about on the periphery while the leads conversationally duke it out.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
The heaviest presences are in public parks, especially those with easier access to water features.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
One of the Gamecocks’ only interior presences, center Madina Okot, had three fouls early in the third quarter.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Several of United’s flights from O’Hare to Middle East hotspots like Dubai, UAE, and Tel Aviv, Israel, already are on hold, as are several flights from the major Gulf carriers who have strong presences at O’Hare.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Traditional sportsbooks with brick-and-mortar casino presences, such as Caesars and BetMGM, have abstained from prediction markets and remain with the AGA, as do many tribal groups that are bracing to fight prediction markets.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But their fundraising and campaign presences to this point have been minimal.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan
april 23, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
What does the book quietly suggest about class and labor through these background presences?
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
A number of presences, including Hunter Schafer‘s busybody assistant and Kaia Gerber’s entourage hanger-on, flit about on the periphery while the leads conversationally duke it out.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
The heaviest presences are in public parks, especially those with easier access to water features.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 9 Apr. 2026
One of the Gamecocks’ only interior presences, center Madina Okot, had three fouls early in the third quarter.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Several of United’s flights from O’Hare to Middle East hotspots like Dubai, UAE, and Tel Aviv, Israel, already are on hold, as are several flights from the major Gulf carriers who have strong presences at O’Hare.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Traditional sportsbooks with brick-and-mortar casino presences, such as Caesars and BetMGM, have abstained from prediction markets and remain with the AGA, as do many tribal groups that are bracing to fight prediction markets.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But their fundraising and campaign presences to this point have been minimal.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presences
Noun
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The media company behind such iconic TV characters as Don Draper, Rick Grimes and Walter White wants advertisers to give a stronger gaze at first looks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Certainly had some good looks from three that didn’t go down.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the centuries since colonists waged war against the crown, American’s attitudes toward the royals have shifted from hatred to adoration.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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More homework was also associated with negative attitudes about school for younger children in the study.—
Ariel Gilreath,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hill breached their settlement agreement with each other by discussing Bauer on podcasts and in public appearances, the Los Angeles Times reported.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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By all appearances, this GM meeting is yet another example of Silver attempting to take a collaborative approach to this situation.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Did my mom teach me manners that no longer exist?—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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That kind of no-reply email must surely be bad manners, or worse.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The major aspects of basketball aren’t the reason Philadelphia went down 108-100 to Boston.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Consistency is tough for the Mets in all aspects of the game right now.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Of the rest, demeanors vary, but only Hoiberg can yell at officials and still manage to do it in a sort of friendly way.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Presences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presences. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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