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presence

noun

pres·​ence ˈpre-zᵊn(t)s How to pronounce presence (audio)
1
: the fact or condition of being present (see present entry 3)
2
a
: the part of space within one's immediate vicinity
b
: the neighborhood of one of superior especially royal rank
3
archaic : company sense 2a
4
: one that is present: such as
a
: the actual person or thing that is present
b
: something present of a visible or concrete nature
5
a
: the bearing, carriage, or air of a person
especially : stately or distinguished bearing
b
: a noteworthy quality of poise and effectiveness
the actor's commanding presence
6
: something (such as a spirit) felt or believed to be present

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Bacteria sense their neighbors and respond to the presence of others in the colony by exchanging small molecules and bits of proteins called peptides … Susan Gaidos, Science News, 17 Jan. 2009 Though because it is a seaside town, there are more people now that it's summer.  … As well, their presence means that our few restaurants—dark through the snowy months—are open now, their lights burning merrily into the summer evenings. Richard Ford, Wall Street Journal, 14-15 June 2008 The two authors suggest that war is better understood as a form of play than as a place of business, that Clausewitzian theory collapses into absurdity in the presence of atomic weapons. Lewis H. Lapham, Harper's, September 2007 men should watch their language when in the presence of ladies the orchestra's musical director has a very stately presence
Recent Examples on the Web But when the queen herself has featured in lyrics, she has usually been used as little more than a device, a figurehead for royalty, with an almost spectral presence. Bob Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 Given fentanyl’s near-universal presence, a small handful of cities has acquired more advanced tools for checking the drug supply. Lev Facher, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 But inside, despite the celebrity presence, the real star was a handbag. Jocelyn Noveck, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 While the remains found in Georgia are still believed to be the oldest found outside of Africa, researchers in China found stone tools dating 2.1 million years old that could indicate an earlier hominin presence there. Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 Buck Showalter’s presence changed how the Mets went about their business. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 The group also held Putin directly responsible for prompting previously neutral Finland and Sweden to join NATO, thereby increasing the alliance’s power and presence along Russia’s border. Peter Aitken, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2022 On Monday and prior to Kay's presence, NWS Phoenix had already forecast a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms for Saturday in the Valley. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 An ingenious solution for small birds is a geolocator tag, or geologger – a tiny device that simply records time, location and presence or absence of sunlight. Tom Langen, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see present entry 3

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of presence was in the 14th century

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