Appearance
Appearance noun - The act of coming upon a scene.
Usage example: his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
Passing is an antonym for appearance.
Passing
Passing noun - The permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities.
Appearance is an antonym for passing.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- With her pink and purple hair and goth-like appearance, Hildy bears a passing resemblance to her voice actor, Kelly Osbourne.
Source: Western Animation / The 7D -
The second chapter, focusing on the animals, also features the appearance of a Diplodicus, who is only given a passing mention in the final episode of the miniseries where its remains were unearthed.
Source: Series / Centennial - Whether it's a passing cameo appearance of Reccoa Londe seeing marching Zeon soldiers or Jamitov Hymem beginning his schemes.
Source: Video Game / Gihrens Greed
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