præsence

Noun

presence (countable and uncountable, plural presences)

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. The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.
   • Bob never said anything about it in my presence.
3. A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.
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. 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. A company's business activity in a particular market.

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