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appearance at vs appearance in

Both 'appearance at' and 'appearance in' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Appearance at' is used when referring to a specific event or location where someone appears, while 'appearance in' is used when referring to a broader context such as a movie, play, or publication.

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appearance at

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific event or location where someone appears.

Use 'appearance at' when talking about a specific event or location where someone appears, such as 'His appearance at the conference was well received.'

Examples:

Her appearance at the award ceremony was stunning.
His appearance at the party surprised everyone.
The singer's appearance at the concert was unforgettable.

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Even promised to make an appearance at the party tonight.
You had to make an appearance at your own party?
Nice of you to make an appearance at a staff meeting.
"After an appearance at Palm Springs, she collapsed, suffering from nervous exhaustion and obesity."
The killer often makes an appearance at the victim's funeral.
Condé's appearance at court just after our father's death.
The Genesis element hasn't changed its appearance at all before today.
Last night, our mascot made an unauthorized appearance at the local mall...
Serena and her mystery man made a surprise appearance at blair's kiss on the lips party.
Not even the occasional appearance at Gentleman's Choice.
He was able to change his appearance at a moment's notice, he made it a habit.
We have an official Pan Am appearance at a party tonight...
But given the incubation rate, we think that patient zero was infected within two hours of his appearance at the festival.
I have to make an appearance at the priest's wake.
I'm off to Beauvais to put in an appearance at Lord Gramont's Saint Day party.
You know, I should at least make an appearance at Billy's.
The tape your watching records his fifth appearance at the store in a span of two weeks.
Well, let me know if he makes an appearance at his other two jobs.
Frazier and Fields make an appearance at a senior center for a program...
Looking forward to your appearance at the prom.

Alternatives:

presence at
attendance at
participation at
showing at
arrival at

appearance in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a broader context such as a movie, play, or publication where someone appears.

Use 'appearance in' when talking about someone appearing in a movie, play, publication, or any other broader context, such as 'Her appearance in the film was brief but memorable.'

Examples:

His appearance in the play was well-received by the audience.
She made a special appearance in the TV show.
The actor's appearance in the movie was highly anticipated.

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You should wait for a better offer to make your first appearance in public.
Boris Karloff, wisely avoiding career quicksand, made his final appearance in a Universal Frankenstein film.
The proof is that since its appearance in France this unique tax has been copied worldwide.
It first appeared in Africa and then spread to all the other continents, and each time its appearance in that continent coincided more or less with the disappearance of the Megafauna.
The appearance in North By Northwest, where he couldn't get aboard the bus, that was one take.
Mr President, as this is my last appearance in plenary, apart from question time which follows soon, I would like to thank the European Parliament personally and on behalf of the Presidency for its very diverse, even kaleidoscopic, but always excellent cooperation.
The child star, Cheon Song Yi, who became famous with her popular chocolate CF, made her first drama appearance in a historical drama that would have been difficult even for an adult actress.
Madam President, not very long ago now, a report on trade and poverty put in an appearance in this House, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality tabled a number of very good amendments to it, all of which were adopted.
I heard you made an appearance in Broken Bow.
Playing the Charlotte Hornets, It would be Michael's last professional appearance in North Carolina.
Luke and I are making our first appearance in front of the press together.
This is her last known appearance in public.
This is her fourth appearance in my courtroom.
We've got Ruxin versus Andre, making a rare appearance in the playoffs.
I'll make my first appearance in front of people as L.
That is my first appearance in front of a television camera.
The Aurora Australis makes an appearance in the Antarctic sky.
Reynolds travels to Colorado today for a scheduled appearance in Denver...
I have to reflect his appearance in order to beat him.
This is my third appearance in Parliament to update you on developments.

Alternatives:

role in
part in
involvement in
presence in
participation in

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