makes an appearance
Comes into view
Makes an appearance means to show up or be present, often briefly or notably.
Someone makes an appearance at an event by attending it, even if only for a short time: The mayor made an appearance at the fundraiser before leaving for another engagement.
The phrase also describes when something emerges or becomes visible: The sun finally made an appearance after days of rain.
It often implies that the presence is partial, ceremonial, or somewhat surprising.
- comesMoves toward, arrives
- shows upArrives as expected
- pops inVisits briefly, casually
- drops byVisits briefly, unannounced
- materializingBecoming real or visible
cameo · guest star · special guest · attend · debut · emerging · surfacing · visitation · celebrity · surprise visit · arrive · grand entrance · red carpet · entering · presence · manifestation · event · curtain call
makes an appearanceno-shows
Those who fail appointments
skips · misses · keeps away · boycotts · bows out
makes an appearancekeeps a low profile
Remains deliberately inconspicuous
disappears · vanishes · lies low · hides
makes, making, maker, makers, remake, remaking, appear, appears, appeared