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as in look
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 presence
He’s simply found his formula: intentional separation and intentional presence.
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
While most animals will flee human presence, alligators are stealthy.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Toxic Freedom has an online presence and can be found at https://toxic-freedom.com.
—Tina Harbuck, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Global expansion is crucial for brands seeking to increase reach, grow revenue and build a strong international presence.
—Bhavesh Gupta, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
While most animals will flee human presence, alligators are stealthy.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Toxic Freedom has an online presence and can be found at https://toxic-freedom.com.
—Tina Harbuck, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Global expansion is crucial for brands seeking to increase reach, grow revenue and build a strong international presence.
—Bhavesh Gupta, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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The Sheriff’s Department called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services to respond to the scene given the proximity to children and threat to public safety.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Here's a deeper look into the findings of the two studies.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Similarly, Bueckers worked more often to create her own shots in isolation, successfully drawing fouls but unable to use that scoring gravity to generate looks for teammates.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets, for instance, have created dazzling spiral patterns that swirl across the sky — strange sights that often spark confusion and awe, especially for first-time viewers who might mistake them for something truly otherworldly.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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The music was galvanizing, but what really seized his soul was the sight and sound of Pete Townshend’s red Gibson SG Special.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Melania Trump to make rare appearance to unveil Barbara Bush stamp.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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That December, the Saturday Night actor made another appearance on her Instagram feed in a sweet video of him kissing her cheek in front of a Christmas tree.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Since receiving that letter, employees say the company has not sent out any communications.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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The Chicago company played to more than 2.5 million people and grossed more than $400 million at the Chicago box office over three and a half years.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
Noun
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However, the need to keep secrets that confer a competitive advantage could affect decisions and attitudes about exactly how transparent AI should be.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Institutional history reflects Britain’s complex international attitudes.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Supporters praise his calm demeanor, intellectual rigor, and ability to navigate complex political terrain, often describing him as a stabilizing force in the Vatican.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Thanks to community support and Andre's sweet demeanor, the dog went home with an Atlanta family in early May.—
Michelle Boudin,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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This treatment offers the potential for full recovery, provided it is administered in a timely manner.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Video Shows Brothers, 7 and 9, Engaged in Armed Standoff with Police After Refusing to Turn Over Loaded Gun An autopsy report released soon after determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the head and the manner of death to be homicide.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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“Presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presence. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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