make an appearance
idiom
: to go to an event, gathering, etc., usually for a short period of time
The candidate made an appearance at the rally.
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The Royals usually don’t make an appearance at the fashion fundraiser, with the exceptions of William’s mother Princess Diana in 1997 and Princess Beatrice in 2018.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 May 2025
Tyler is also set to make an appearance at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s farewell concert in July, according to The Guardian.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
The Rock did not make an appearance at WrestleMania 41 to get involved in the anticipated match between Cena and Rhodes.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Look for La Flame to possibly make an appearance on Raw on Monday (April 21).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Make an appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20appearance. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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