President Bush will not make a formal public appearance to announce the decision, officials said, though he may answer questions from reporters about it during the day.

The sleeves and the collar can be stiffened to give a more formal appearance.

Her formal appearance was occasioned by the hospital's annual meeting; she addressed a mostly adoring crowd.

Totally new front and rear fascias provided for a much more "formal" appearance, along with a small increase in length.

Also, more women have been working outside the home, requiring a more formal appearance that might warrant jewelry.

"That is true if we are summoned to the throne room for a formal appearance," Polo said.

Braids following the outline of curtains give a formal, traditional appearance.

Susan made her first formal appearance since Terrell's death.

Instead, he used his most formal and high-profile appearance since the start of the controversy to offer an abject apology.

All of the major cities on the route scheduled receptions and formal public appearances.