Sekirov Dictionary

presence

/ˈpɹɛzəns/

noun 10
verb 1
forms 3

noun10

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the state of being in a place, or close enough for others to see or hear
- Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw.
A company's business activity in a particular market.
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The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.
- Bob never said anything about it in my presence.
A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.
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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.
- Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence.
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Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.
- I'm convinced that there was a presence in that building that I can't explain, which led to my heroic actions.
The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts.
Ellipsis of presence chamber.
Synonym of room tone.
(no longer used) An assembly of great persons.

verb1

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To make or become present.
- Just as the bread and butter can be presenced as more than just the bread and the butter, so baking a loaf of bread can be more than just the baking, the baker, and the bread. — 1998

forms

presenced · presencing · presences

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