ADJ

mere
The mere presence of children in the room is enough to upset him
constant, continued, continuing, permanent
strong
The company now has a strong presence in Germany

VERB + PRESENCE

indicate, reveal, show
These chemicals could indicate the presence of water on the planet
acknowledge
He acknowledged our presence with a nod of his head
detect
grace sb with
(ironic or humorous) How nice of you to grace us with your presence!

PREP

in sb's ~
He should never have made those remarks in your presence

PHRASES

make your presence felt/known
She certainly made her presence felt in the boardroom

ADJ

constant
military, police
There was a strong police presence throughout the demonstration

VERB + PRESENCE

maintain
The army maintains a constant presence in the area

ADJ

charismatic, commanding, formidable, great, imposing, powerful, strong
stage
He had a formidable stage presence

VERB + PRESENCE

have