in appearance

idiom

: in the way one looks
He is still very youthful in appearance.

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And while some organizers can be utilitarian in appearance, this one features a charming beadboard design and sleek silver hardware that can complement any home aesthetic. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025 Based on these and other findings, it is now believed that the megalodon may have been closer to the present-day lemon shark in appearance. — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025 Crohn's flare-ups often trigger skin rashes, which may develop in different areas and vary in appearance. — Cristina Mutchler, Health, 6 Mar. 2025 Cancerous lumps vary greatly in appearance but usually tend to have a few similar characteristics, including an abnormal shape; rapid growth; ulcerated areas; abnormal color; hair loss; and attachment to an underlying tissue. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in appearance

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“In appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20appearance. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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