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(outward) appearance
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. (outward) appearance
  2. 2. (proper) format (e.g. of an essay)
  3. 3. appearances
The outward appearance, form, or presentation of something, often in terms of how it looks to others. It can refer to both the physical format of something and the social impression one makes.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, did that apology actually save face?

Sentence 2

He said, "Keeping up appearances is a form of courtesy."

Sentence 3

He smiled for appearances while crying inside.

Sentence 4

To preserve the company's image, we will be declining to comment.

Sentence 5

Showing up at this hour would look pretty bad, wouldn't it?