Noun
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pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
"they try to keep up appearances"
"that ceremony is just for show"
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the act of appearing in public view
"the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period"
"it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America"
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a mental representation
"I tried to describe his appearance to the police"
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formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
- coming into court -
the event of coming into sight
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outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
- visual aspect