appearance

Pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression.

“they try to keep up appearances”

Formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action.

Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing.

A mental representation.

“I tried to describe his appearance to the police”

The act of appearing in public view.

“the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period”

“it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America”

The event of coming into sight.