Pronunciation: /əˈpɪrəns/
noun the way that someone or something looks or seems
A1 Her appearance changed after she cut her hair.
A2 The appearance of the building was quite impressive.
B1 The suspect's appearance matched the description given by the witness.
B2 The actress's appearance at the award show caused a stir in the media.
C1 The appearance of the new product was carefully designed to appeal to a younger demographic.
C2 His appearance at the conference signaled a shift in company strategy.
adjective relating to how someone or something looks or seems
A1 She has a nice appearance.
A2 The appearance of the new restaurant is very inviting.
B1 The appearance of the old building was deceiving; it was actually very modern inside.
B2 His appearance at the meeting was unexpected but welcome.
C1 The appearance of the actress on the red carpet was flawless and elegant.
C2 The appearance of the painting was so lifelike, it almost seemed real.
formal Her appearance at the conference was impeccable, with every detail carefully thought out.
informal I really like your new appearance with the shorter hair, it suits you.
slang Wow, your appearance is on point today, you're looking fly!
figurative His appearance of confidence masked the nervousness he felt inside.
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