IN ATTENDANCE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

in attendance

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Definition of in attendance

as in present

being within the confines of a specified place Do we have everyone in attendance?

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Recent Examples of in attendance Homes, Ganeshananthan and Kraus were in attendance, beginning the night seated together at a booth with cocktails to complement their literary musings. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Farrelly even appeared on stage before the screening on Friday evening, providing a special treat for those in attendance. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 The subdued crowd in Chavez Ravine was often drowned out by the paltry number of Brewers fans in attendance. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Frémaux turned to producer Eric Fellner, who was also in attendance, to ask whether the brothers really were so easy to work with. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in attendance

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