[noun] outward or visible aspect of a person or thing Synonyms:visual aspect
[noun] the event of coming into sight
[noun] formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action Synonyms:appearing, coming into court
[noun] a mental representation; "I tried to describe his appearance to the police"
[noun] 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"
[noun] 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" Synonyms:show