make an appearance

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: 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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Some original cast members are also set to make an appearance, with David Chokachi reprising the role of Cody Madison while Erika Eleniak, Michael Bergin and Kelly Packard return as guest stars. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Ellis was the only member of the spinoff cast to make an appearance, though several others have already been announced for major roles on the show, including Chris Sullivan, Janet Montgomery, Froy Gutierrez, Mya Lowe, and Malik Watson. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2026 Trump will make an appearance at the state fair in Grand Island, Nebraska, to support the Republican incumbents. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026 Kerry is expected to make an appearance related to the terror charge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London next Wednesday. — Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make an appearance

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“Make an appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20appearance. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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