The playground 'gives every appearance of' being a safe place for children [=the playground appears to be a safe place for children], but a tragic accident occurred there recently.
He has announced that this will be his final/last 'appearance' with the band. [=the last time that he will perform in public with the band]
I wasn't expecting him to come and was surprised by his sudden 'appearance'. [=I was surprised when he suddenly appeared/arrived]
(..) from the bitter storm. As a gift, she offered the prince, a single rose. (LAUGHING) (ALL LAUGH) Repulsed by her haggard appearance... the prince turned the woman away. Hmm. But she warned him not to be deceived by appearances. For beauty is found within. When he dismissed her again... the old woman's outward appearance melted away. (WOMAN GASPS) To reveal... a beautiful enchantress. (WOMAN SCREAMING) The prince begged (..)2017 Beauty and the Beast