presence

noun

ˈpre-zᵊn(t)s How to pronounce presence (audio)
Definition of presencenext
1
as in proximity
a position within view The will was signed in the presence of two witnesses.

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2
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 Organized by Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC), the program is part of a broader government and industry effort to raise the presence of Brazilian productions abroad. — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 Bad news for fans of Ted Lasso‘s original Richmond men’s team who have been holding out hope for a larger presence of the players in the show’s new incarnation. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Global behemoth Hauser & Wirth, which has had a presence in the city since 2003, has planned a 15,000-square-foot gallery on Mayfair’s South Audley Street that is currently under construction. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Aerial images over the couple's home on Tuesday morning showed a heavy law enforcement presence, including FBI agents on the property. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presence
  1. proximity
  2. look
  3. sight
  4. appearance
  5. company
  6. attitude
  7. demeanor
  8. manner
Noun
  • The proximity to his father was what worried Lorena Zschaber, a 40-year-old photographer, who watched the results roll in at an LGBTQ+ friendly bar in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Ada Gens-Ustjanauskus had escaped with her Catholic mother, Elvyra, from an area in proximity to the Vilna ghetto in 1945, then traveled with other survivors associated with the Ex-Concentration Camp Orchestra.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of proximity
Noun
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows grace both the city and river-view rooms, all replete with white oak fixtures and a stylish mid-century modern look.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Hotties and Megan’s friends, including WNBA star Angel Reese, loved her latest look, which even had a pink Chanel bag with a matching phone case.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • And up to 20 miles (32 km) under ideal line-of-sight conditions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • And in California, where Waymos are a common sight in several cities, Tesla still hasn’t obtained permits to run its vehicles on public roads without humans at the wheel.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of sight
Noun
  • The event will feature pro sumo veterans from around the world, traditional Taiko drummers, and an appearance by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The rapper made various appearances in Europe for Fashion Month, and sat front row with fun pumps and high heels at different shows, mainly for Milan Fashion Week.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of appearance
Noun
  • That’s the call to action that patients will find on the site for digital health company Everlywell, which has offered at-home lab tests directly to consumers for a decade.
    — Katie Palmer, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By merging the two failing car companies, Marchionne created the seventh-largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, increasing Fiat’s value more than tenfold.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of company
Noun
  • Precise attitude control keeps those instruments pointed at their targets as the satellites race around Earth.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Expand The never-say-die attitude of the White Sox was on full display against the Guardians.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of attitude
Noun
  • The pandemic was a turning point in Selena’s life and demeanor.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Were tactical arrangements sufficient without symbolic signaling, police training would not need to be so heady, their demeanor so heavy.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of demeanor
Noun
  • This indicates that black hole jets don't influence gas around galaxies in a uniform manner, but at preferred points.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The notice cited the campus’ time, place and manner policy which restricts when, where and how students can hold protests and stated that sanctions up to expulsion may be imposed if the student is found responsible.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of manner

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