Word
reappearance
Phoneticsreap·pear·ance
US/ˌɹiəˈpɪɹəns/
UK/ɹˌiːɐpˈiəɹəns/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the return of a person or thing after being gone or hidden for a while.
n. a second or renewed appearance after a period of absence or disappearance.
Examples
“Everyone notices her sudden reappearance in class.”
“After months abroad, his reappearance at the local café surprises the staff who saved his usual table.”
“The reappearance of the old letters in the attic forced the family to revisit a history they had quietly agreed to forget.”
Examples
simple
“Everyone notices her sudden reappearance in class.”
contextual
“After months abroad, his reappearance at the local café surprises the staff who saved his usual table.”
complex
“The reappearance of the old letters in the attic forced the family to revisit a history they had quietly agreed to forget.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “reappearance” in context.
Verb
01. await reappearance
“Supporters eagerly awaited the captain's reappearance on the pitch.”
verb + noun
02. make reappearance
“After a year away, she made a reappearance at the club meeting.”
verb + noun
03. mark reappearance
“The ceremony marked the reappearance of the historic trophy.”
verb + noun
04. reappearance delights
“His reappearance delighted fans who thought he had retired.”
noun + verb
05. reappearance signals
“The reappearance of bees signals the start of spring in the valley.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. brief reappearance
“He made a brief reappearance before leaving the party again.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. fear of reappearance
“There is constant fear of reappearance of the disease in winter.”
noun + prep + noun
08. moment of reappearance
“Everyone cheered at the moment of reappearance on screen.”
noun + prep + noun
09. await his public reappearance
“Journalists awaited his public reappearance after the scandal.”
10. fear a reappearance of symptoms
“Many patients fear a reappearance of symptoms after stopping medication.”
11. make a sudden reappearance
“After months away, he made a sudden reappearance at school yesterday.”
12. make a welcome reappearance
“The old comedy show made a welcome reappearance on television.”
Real-World Examples
“The Pope's schedule has been cleared completely until 20 October, so his reappearance in public so soon is a surprise and will be some relief for Catholics around the world.” Etymology
From re- + appearance or reappear + -ance.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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