make an appearance
idiom
: to go to an event, gathering, etc., usually for a short period of time
The candidate made an appearance at the rally.
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Tony Todd, an actor synonymous with the franchise, will make an appearance as William Bludworth in the upcoming film, IMDB shows.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
The big question is whether President Donald Trump will make an appearance at the event.
—Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 4 Feb. 2025
Fans are already speculating on which legends might make an appearance, and Stratus is undoubtedly one of the biggest names on everyone's radar.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Among the leaders to make an appearance was Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a right-wing populist with strong ties to Trump.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
The big question is whether President Donald Trump will make an appearance at the event.
—Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 4 Feb. 2025
Fans are already speculating on which legends might make an appearance, and Stratus is undoubtedly one of the biggest names on everyone's radar.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Among the leaders to make an appearance was Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a right-wing populist with strong ties to Trump.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Make an appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20appearance. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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