presence
noun
the state or fact of being present, as with others or in a place.
presences
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pluralof presence.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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However, Mr. Starritt keeps his leads center stage and ensures that throughout their professional trials and personal ordeals they remain captivating presences and sympathetic enough to root for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Heavy police presences are expected to be in place within FCZs in both cities.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
But smaller firms without global presences will be out of luck.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025
So how can people seeking life and emotional support — whatever the form — navigate that search safely, particularly given the onslaught of coaches with polished social media presences?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2025
In their view, Aristotelian forms were ghostly presences; you could never capture them, but they were always being added into the explanation.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
