Presence
noun
The state of being in a certain place.
Her presence at the event made it more special.
noun
A group of people, especially soldiers or police, stationed in a particular place.
The police presence at the protest ensured safety.
noun
The ability to project a sense of ease, poise, or self-assurance.
Her presence on stage captivated the audience.
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The existence or occurrence of something in a particular place.
The presence of toxic chemicals in the water is a concern.
noun
In spirituality, the state of being present with the Divine or Supreme Being.
In meditation, she felt a deep sense of divine presence.
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Religious
noun
The state of being in a certain place.
Her presence at the event made it more special.
noun
A group of people, especially soldiers or police, stationed in a particular place.
The police presence at the protest ensured safety.
noun
The ability to project a sense of ease, poise, or self-assurance.
Her presence on stage captivated the audience.
noun
The existence or occurrence of something in a particular place.
The presence of toxic chemicals in the water is a concern.
noun
In spirituality, the state of being present with the Divine or Supreme Being.
In meditation, she felt a deep sense of divine presence.
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Religious
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Pro Tip 1/2Physical Attendance
Refers to actually being somewhere, not virtually or in thought.
Your presence in the classroom is mandatory.
Pro Tip 2/2Social Events
Often used to highlight the importance of someone attending an event.
The director's presence is required at the premiere.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Attendance
Refers to actually being somewhere, not virtually or in thought.
Your presence in the classroom is mandatory.
Pro Tip 2/2Social Events
Often used to highlight the importance of someone attending an event.
The director's presence is required at the premiere.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Attendance
Refers to actually being somewhere, not virtually or in thought.
Your presence in the classroom is mandatory.
Pro Tip 2/2Social Events
Often used to highlight the importance of someone attending an event.
The director's presence is required at the premiere.
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Jonathan Foley: The...
That's more than all our transportation. It's more than all our electricity. It's more than all other manufacturing, in fact. It's the single largest emitter of greenhouse gases of any human activity in the world. And yet, we don't talk about it very much. So we have this incredible presence today of agriculture
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How does asthma work? -...
which can lead to death from lack of oxygen. So how do we prevent these uncomfortable and potentially fatal attacks in people who have asthma? One way is to reduce the presence of triggers. Unfortunately, the world is an unpredictable place and exposure to triggers can't always be controlled.
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Questions No One Knows...
could easily have spread out across the galaxy, perhaps creating giant energy-harvesting artifacts or fleets of colonizing spaceships or glorious works of art that fill the night sky. At the very least, you'd think they'd be revealing their presence, deliberately or otherwise,
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How do focus groups...
can change it. This principle is called observer interference. The answers participants give are likely to be affected by the presence of the researchers, social pressure from the rest of the group, or simply knowing that they're taking part in a focus group.
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How to spot a...
and contains a solution of potassium iodide and elemental iodine. It reveals of the presence of starch, which is commonly used to strengthen regular printer paper, but won't be found in real money. That's because authentic bills are made of cotton and linen
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Best Tiger Cub Moments...
although charger has not gone far away he rarely spends time with his family but his presence in the neighborhood keeps away young males looking for territory who might attack the cubs the male cubs are already becoming
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Giving checkmate is...
he has such a charisma strong presence and incredible deep chess preparation practically I've lost the game before even making a single move you may ask how is that possible right it's because
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Time Is But a Stubborn...
Oh, no sir. I've already solved it. PROFESSOR Leave, now. On what offense? PROFESSOR Your mere presence spoils the respect of the class for me! That is not an objective reason. Out!
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Saving Leatherback...
we had to find a way to get the villagers to benefit from the presence of these animals he began to encourage tourists to visit the beach and train some villagers to be their guides
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Sir David Attenborough...
from the presence of these animals he began to encourage tourists to visit the beach and train some villagers to be their guides
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Jonathan Foley: The...
That's more than all our transportation. It's more than all our electricity. It's more than all other manufacturing, in fact. It's the single largest emitter of greenhouse gases of any human activity in the world. And yet, we don't talk about it very much. So we have this incredible presence today of agriculture
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How does asthma work? -...
which can lead to death from lack of oxygen. So how do we prevent these uncomfortable and potentially fatal attacks in people who have asthma? One way is to reduce the presence of triggers. Unfortunately, the world is an unpredictable place and exposure to triggers can't always be controlled.
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Questions No One Knows...
could easily have spread out across the galaxy, perhaps creating giant energy-harvesting artifacts or fleets of colonizing spaceships or glorious works of art that fill the night sky. At the very least, you'd think they'd be revealing their presence, deliberately or otherwise,
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How do focus groups...
can change it. This principle is called observer interference. The answers participants give are likely to be affected by the presence of the researchers, social pressure from the rest of the group, or simply knowing that they're taking part in a focus group.
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How to spot a...
and contains a solution of potassium iodide and elemental iodine. It reveals of the presence of starch, which is commonly used to strengthen regular printer paper, but won't be found in real money. That's because authentic bills are made of cotton and linen
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Best Tiger Cub Moments...
although charger has not gone far away he rarely spends time with his family but his presence in the neighborhood keeps away young males looking for territory who might attack the cubs the male cubs are already becoming
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Giving checkmate is...
he has such a charisma strong presence and incredible deep chess preparation practically I've lost the game before even making a single move you may ask how is that possible right it's because
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Time Is But a Stubborn...
Oh, no sir. I've already solved it. PROFESSOR Leave, now. On what offense? PROFESSOR Your mere presence spoils the respect of the class for me! That is not an objective reason. Out!
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Saving Leatherback...
we had to find a way to get the villagers to benefit from the presence of these animals he began to encourage tourists to visit the beach and train some villagers to be their guides
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Sir David Attenborough...
from the presence of these animals he began to encourage tourists to visit the beach and train some villagers to be their guides
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Emmylou Harris
American Musician
I look at my voice and my abilities as a gift. I don't feel that I can even take any credit for it, but it's such a huge presence in my life. It is my life. It's my identity, it's everything. And it's given me a great deal of joy and a sense of purpose - I can't imagine my life without it.
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Fernando Haddad
Brazilian Politician
I really believe in the power of social control coming from within the community itself. The community protecting itself, its children, its teenagers, you know? I think that's far more effective than a police presence.
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Michael Douglas
American Actor
I don't know if likeable, pleasant characters have enough conflict for me to want to do them. I admire those people, but I've never been that kind of screen presence who can do nothing. I need to do something.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
The body is forever teaching us lessons. There are all sorts of things that we can't do, shouldn't do, had better not do very often or do for too long as we get older. The body makes its presence known.
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
Lou Reed's music has been in the lives of millions of people all over the world for decades. He had a truly universal presence and was respected by musicians across all genres.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
The presence of passion within you is the greatest gift you can receive. Treat it as a miracle.
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Garry Trudeau
American Cartoonist
I've been trying for some time to develop a lifestyle that doesn't require my presence.
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Satish Kaushik
Indian Director
Randeep Hooda is a fantastic actor. His presence on screen is mind blowing.
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Julie Newmar
American Actress
A garden is a reflection of you, it's your presence in the world.
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Carlos Mencia
American Comedian
I choose to live in a positive world and a positive presence.
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Emmylou Harris
American Musician
I look at my voice and my abilities as a gift. I don't feel that I can even take any credit for it, but it's such a huge presence in my life. It is my life. It's my identity, it's everything. And it's given me a great deal of joy and a sense of purpose - I can't imagine my life without it.
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Fernando Haddad
Brazilian Politician
I really believe in the power of social control coming from within the community itself. The community protecting itself, its children, its teenagers, you know? I think that's far more effective than a police presence.
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Michael Douglas
American Actor
I don't know if likeable, pleasant characters have enough conflict for me to want to do them. I admire those people, but I've never been that kind of screen presence who can do nothing. I need to do something.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
The body is forever teaching us lessons. There are all sorts of things that we can't do, shouldn't do, had better not do very often or do for too long as we get older. The body makes its presence known.
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
Lou Reed's music has been in the lives of millions of people all over the world for decades. He had a truly universal presence and was respected by musicians across all genres.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
The presence of passion within you is the greatest gift you can receive. Treat it as a miracle.
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Garry Trudeau
American Cartoonist
I've been trying for some time to develop a lifestyle that doesn't require my presence.
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Satish Kaushik
Indian Director
Randeep Hooda is a fantastic actor. His presence on screen is mind blowing.
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Julie Newmar
American Actress
A garden is a reflection of you, it's your presence in the world.
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Carlos Mencia
American Comedian
I choose to live in a positive world and a positive presence.
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