appear in
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. to be seen in a movie, play, book, or television show.
phrasal verb. to feature as a performer or character within a specific medium or creative work; often used in the context of media credits.
He will appear in a new movie next year.
Many famous actors appear in this documentary to talk about their early careers in theater.
The young actress was thrilled to appear in the prestigious journal's annual list of rising stars after her breakout performance.
- feature in
- star in
- be in
- be absent from
- be cut from
- Particles
- in
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- appear + in + object
usually followed by the name of a production, publication, or artistic medium.
contrast with 'show up' (informal arrival) or 'seem' (appearance of quality); 'appear in' is the standard way to discuss credits and roles.
She appeared on a book.She appeared in a book.use 'in' for books, movies, and plays; 'on' is typically reserved for 'on television' or 'on stage'.
Last updated April 24, 2026