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APPEARANCE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition Definition Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical Legal Definition Legal More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical Legal More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In appearance noun ap·​pear·​ance ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s Synonyms of appearance Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. 1 a : external show : semblance Although hostile, he preserved an appearance of neutrality. b : outward aspect : look had a fierce appearance c appearances plural : outward indication trying to keep up appearances 2 a : a sense impression or aspect of a thing The blue of distant hills is only an appearance . b : the world of sensible phenomena 3 a : the act, action, or process of appearing the first appearance of that word in English b law : the presentation of oneself in court as a party to an action often through the representation of an attorney 4 a : something that appears : phenomenon b : an instance of appearing : occurrence her first public appearance since winning the award Synonyms of appearance Relevance look presence demeanor attitude manner See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of appearance in a Sentence The general appearance of the house is quite good. The museum restored the painting to its original appearance . lotions that improve your skin's appearance and texture You shouldn't judge a man by his appearance . Have you noticed any changes in her appearance ? He appears to be happy, but appearances can be deceptive. Their expensive home created a false appearance of success and happiness. See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Another appearance in print occurs in 1880, in the memoirs of a Canadian missionary called Sheldon Jackson—also a prominent founder of schools where Native children were forcibly assimilated. — Glenn Adamson, Artforum , 2 May 2026 First, some background Throughout American history, people in power have devised all sorts of creative ways to retain that power while maintaining the appearance of a truly representative democracy. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com , 1 May 2026 Wisdom Kaye Influencer and model Wisdom Kaye also makes an appearance in the film. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News , 1 May 2026 But her most recent appearance came at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com , 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for appearance Word History Etymology re-formation (after appear ) of Middle English apparence, aparaunce, borrowed from Anglo-French apparaunce, apparence, borrowed from Late Latin appārentia, noun derivative of Latin appārent-, appārens, present participle of appārēre "to be visible, appear " First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Time Traveler The first known use of appearance was in the 14th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing appearance court appearance give every appearance of give one the appearance of guest appearance have the appearance in appearance make an appearance physical appearance put in an appearance take on the appearance of Rhymes for appearance adherence coherence preclearance clearance disappearance incoherence interference perseverance reappearance noninterference See All Rhymes for appearance Browse Nearby Words appear appearance appearances to the contrary See all Nearby Words Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appearance. 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Copy Citation Kids Definition appearance noun ap·​pear·​ance ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s 1 : the way someone or something looks the room has a cool appearance gave every appearance of being healthy keep up appearances 2 : the act, process, or an instance of appearing 3 : something that appears Medical Definition appearance noun ap·​pear·​ance ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s 1 : the action or process of becoming evident to the senses the sudden appearance of a rash on the body 2 : the outward or visible aspect of something a tumor with a spongy appearance appear ə-ˈpi(ə)r intransitive verb Legal Definition appearance noun ap·​pear·​ance 1 : the presentation of oneself in court as a party to or as an attorney for a party to a lawsuit also : a document filed in court by an attorney declaring his or her representation of a party to a lawsuit see also general appearance , special appearance 2 : outward look a lawyer should avoid the appearance of impropriety More from Merriam-Webster on appearance Nglish: Translation of appearance for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about appearance Last Updated: 2 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? 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