making an appearance
Coming into view
Making an appearance is showing up somewhere, usually briefly or for a specific purpose.
The phrase often implies the visit is obligatory or ceremonial rather than sustained: The CEO made an appearance at the holiday party before slipping out.
It can also describe something emerging or becoming visible: Gray hairs are making an appearance.
Act of reaching destination
- presenceState of being somewhere
- showing upArriving at a place
- turning upArriving or increasing
- guestWelcomed visitor
attendee · drop-in · stopping by · popping in · visit · gathering · event · function
Act of first revealing
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- emergenceComing into existence
- launchSet into motion
- premiereFirst public performance
coming out · reveal · breakthrough · entrance · arrival · newcomer · first impression · public debut
Festive formal occasion
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
ceremony · state dinner · diplomatic · official · ribbon-cutting · dedication · keynote · guest of honor
Ceremonial welcome flooring
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- autographsHandwritten celebrity names
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
star-studded · premiere · entourage · spotlight · publicity · photoshoot · A-list · cameo
Easily perceived or observed
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
- spottedSeen or patterned
- seenPerceived visually
noticed · observed · recognizable · identifiable · glimpsed · sighted · on display · in view
arrival
Act of reaching destination
- presenceState of being somewhere
- showing upArriving at a place
- turning upArriving or increasing
guest · attendee · drop-in · stopping by · popping in · visit · gathering · event · function · reception
unveiling
Act of first revealing
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- emergenceComing into existence
- launchSet into motion
premiere · coming out · reveal · breakthrough · entrance · arrival · newcomer · first impression · public debut · opening night
gala
Festive formal occasion
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
black-tie · ceremony · state dinner · diplomatic · official · ribbon-cutting · dedication · keynote · guest of honor · dignitary
red carpet
Ceremonial welcome flooring
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- autographsHandwritten celebrity names
fans · star-studded · premiere · entourage · spotlight · publicity · photoshoot · A-list · cameo · sighting
noticeable
Easily perceived or observed
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
- spottedSeen or patterned
seen · noticed · observed · recognizable · identifiable · glimpsed · sighted · on display · in view · front and center
making an appearancehiding
Staying out of sight
keeping a low profile · lying low · disappearing · vanishing · ducking out
making an appearancestaying away
boycotting · snubbing · avoiding · ghosting · blowing off
making an appearancedisappearing
Ceasing to be visible
vanishing · fading away · receding · retreating · slipping away
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