gradualappearance
nounUK /ˈɡrædʒuəl əˈpɪərəns/
US /ˈɡrædʒuəl əˈpɪrəns/
A gradual appearance is when something slowly starts to be seen.
The gradual appearance of the sun through the clouds made the morning feel warm.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of something becoming visible little by little over time.
We watched the gradual appearance of stars as the sky grew darker.
3. A slow coming into view or existence of a thing or person.
The gradual appearance of new shops changed the quiet street.
4. The act of showing up bit by bit rather than all at once.
The gradual appearance of spring flowers delighted the children.