presence

Plural: presences

Noun

• The state or fact of being in a particular place.
• the state of being present; current existence
  • "he tested for the presence of radon"
• the immediate proximity of someone or something
  • "she blushed in his presence"
  • "he sensed the presence of danger"
• an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby
• the impression that something is present
  • "he felt the presence of an evil force"
• dignified manner or conduct
• the act of being present
• The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.
• The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.
• A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.
• A quality that sets an individual out from others; a quality that makes them noticed and/or admired even if they are not speaking or performing.
• Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.
• A company's business activity in a particular market.
• An assembly of great persons.
• The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts.
• Synonym of room tone.

Verb

• To make or become present.

Examples

• Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw.
• Bob never said anything about it in my presence.
• Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence.
• His formidable presence at the Words With Friends tournament intimidated new players.
• I'm convinced that there was a presence in that building that I can't explain, which led to my heroic actions.

Synonyms

bearing, comportment, front, mien, room tone

Antonyms

absence, missingness

Related Words

omnipresence, present, presentation