APPEARANCES

Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

The event of coming into sight

Formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

A mental representation

Example: "I tried to describe his appearance to the police"

The act of appearing in public view

Example: "The rookie made a brief appearance in the first period"

Pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression

Example: "They try to keep up appearances"