Presence
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- 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.
- 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 his audience.
- Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence.
- 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.
- A company's business activity in a particular market.
- The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts
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