presence

1. The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand. (countable, uncountable) · 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. (countable, uncountable) · 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. (countable, uncountable)
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. (countable, uncountable) · 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. (countable, uncountable) · 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. (countable, uncountable)
7. The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts. (countable, uncountable)
8. Synonym of room tone. (countable, uncountable)

Plural presences