outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

[ Syn: visual aspect ]

the event of coming into sight

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

[ Syn: appearing , coming into court ]

a mental representation; I tried to describe his appearance to the police'

the act of appearing in public view; the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period; it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America'

pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression; they try to keep up appearances; that ceremony is just for show

[ Syn: show ]