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]
(..) What is different? What changes? Everything. I just want do whatever you want. That makes me feel alive. Instead of giving me the appearance of normality. Whatever it is. I do not think much. You're a little weird, you know? Is it a compliment? #I dunno. Want to be weird? (..)2014 Boyhood