appearance : Idioms & Phrases
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first appearance
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noun the act of beginning something new
unveiling; introduction; debut; entry; launching.
- they looked forward to the debut of their new product line
WordNet
in spite of appearance
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adverb in reality
inside; deep down; at bottom; at heart.
- she is very kind at heart
WordNet
To put in an appearance
- to be present; to appear in person.
Webster 1913
To save appearance
- to preserve a decent outside; to avoid exposure of a discreditable state of things.
Webster 1913
To save appearances
- to preserve a fair outward show.
