presence

/ˈpɹɛzəns/

noun

  1. 1

    The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

    Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw.
  2. 2

    The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.

    Bob never said anything about it in my presence.
  3. 3

    A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.

  4. 4

    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.
  5. 5

    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.
  6. 6

    A company's business activity in a particular market.

  7. 7

    An assembly of great persons.

  8. 8

    The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts.

Antonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To make or become present.

noun

  1. 1

    (audio) The ambient sounds in a room or on a set.

Synonyms

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