Appearances: meaning, definitions and examples

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appearances

[ əˈpɪrənsɪz ]

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in fashion

The way that someone or something looks or seems to other people.

Synonyms

aspect, image, look

Examples of usage

His appearance has changed a lot since he started working out.
She pays a lot of attention to her appearance before going out.

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in court

A formal attendance in court, especially as a party or a witness.

Synonyms

arrival, attendance, presence

Examples of usage

The defendant made an appearance in court today.
The lawyer's appearance was required for the trial.

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theatrical

The act of performing on stage or screen.

Synonyms

cameo, performance, role

Examples of usage

She has a guest appearance in the upcoming movie.
His appearance in the play was very impressive.

Translations

Translations of the word "appearances" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aparências

🇮🇳 दिखाई देना

🇩🇪 Erscheinungen

🇮🇩 penampilan

🇺🇦 появи

🇵🇱 pojawienia

🇯🇵 出現

🇫🇷 apparitions

🇪🇸 apariciones

🇹🇷 görünüşler

🇰🇷 출현

🇸🇦 ظهورات

🇨🇿 vzhledy

🇸🇰 vzhľady

🇨🇳 出现

🇸🇮 pojavitve

🇮🇸 útlit

🇰🇿 көріністер

🇬🇪 გამოჩენები

🇦🇿 görünüşlər

🇲🇽 apariciones

Word origin

The word 'appearances' originated from the Middle English word 'apparance', which came from the Old French term 'aparance'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of appearances has always been important in human interactions and societal contexts, influencing perceptions and judgments.