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]
(..) Tell me where it is. You didn't see anything. -Right? -Yes, sir. I'm sorry. No, sir. For his final appearance of the day, the king of New York City. Alex the lion. Roar! Thank you. Thank you very much. You guys are great. (..)2005 Madagascar