Thesaurus results for PRESENCE

presence

noun

ˈpre-zᵊn(t)s

Definition of presence

as in proximity

a position within view The will was signed in the presence of two witnesses.

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Relevance

as in look

the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality the orchestra's musical director has a very stately presence

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Recent Examples of presence Researchers said the presence of this amphora may mean that sailors took goats with them on their voyages, using their milk to make dairy products. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 In the 25 years since, the business has evolved into one of the preeminent apparel brands in America today, with head-to-toe collections for men, women, and children, and a golf line with a particularly strong presence at country clubs nationwide. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 McGuigan will help grow the company’s Canadian presence and scale its efforts to cultivate the next generation of Canadian talent. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 Shortly after, Kessler blocked a shot by Warriors center Charles Bassey from behind, a display of his defensive presence. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presence

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Noun

For eclipse day, the mile-long Playa de la Rada is the obvious gathering place, with its broad Mediterranean horizon and proximity to the town center.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
This budding storm isn’t expected to become super powerful, but its proximity to the coast elevates its wind threat.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of proximity

Noun

This cutesy girl-next-door look helped to catapult Huntington-Whiteley from Teen Vogue favourite to Burberry face, bona fide lingerie designer, beauty entrepreneur and blockbuster movie star.

— Alice Newbold, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Designers are experimenting with different fits and fabrics to give the traditional jacket a more modern look.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of look

Noun

The delivery robots have become a common sight on the streets of downtown Philadelphia and have sparked backlash.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
The walking haunt leans towards the gory side of horror, so come prepared to witness some grotesque sights, organizers said on Eventbrite.

— Hali Smith October 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of sight

Noun

Maintenance may fix a loose step, or normal foot traffic can change the appearance of an outdoor area.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Michael Forest, the strapping actor who starred in Beast From Haunted Cave and other B-pictures for Roger Corman and made memorable guest-star appearances on classic episodes of The Twilight Zone, The Dick Van Dyke Show and Star Trek, has died.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of appearance

Noun

Martínez continues to lead the company alongside Luis Miguel Calvo, head of content at Gersh International.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
But even as the world's first trillionaire and India's second-richest businessman contest to provide internet to the remote areas of India, some experts are not convinced Jio Platforms has enough to be defined as a tech company.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of company

Noun

Rather, to live under platform capitalism is to recognize the disturbing manner in which human need has been redescribed as algorithmic entanglement.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
After all, rural communities rely heavily on that gubmint for all manner of necessary goods, from aid to farmers to our regional hospital, itself on life support as Medicaid funding drops.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

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