seemingly
adverb
seem·ing·ly
ˈsē-miŋ-lē 
: outwardly or apparently
—used to indicate how something appears or seems
a seemingly simple problem [=a problem that seems simple]
a seemingly endless project [=a project that seems to have no end]
The balance of nature—an ideal state in which every species is in its right place—is seemingly being upended.—
Bryan Walsh
Bryan WalshThese were years in which seemingly every city authority from Adelaide to Oslo had set its heart on the construction of an unsurpassably iconic building …—Ellis Woodman
Ellis WoodmanThen, in 1929, taste arbiter Emily Post sanctioned a seemingly irreversible shift in manners: "No rule of etiquette is of less importance than which fork we use."—Douglas Brenner
Douglas BrennerDumbledore had most of the remaining Death Eaters grouped in the middle of the room, seemingly immobilized by invisible ropes.—J. K. Rowling
J. K. RowlingSynonyms
Examples of seemingly in a Sentence
a seemingly contented baby who was fast asleep in his crib
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One of the show's main characters will seemingly not return, which has left many questioning whether the show is – or should be – continuing.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
The marketing campaign has seemingly become more and more viral each year, as Spotify ups its graphic design and data personalization game.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
The Browns have suffered losses to the Giants and Raiders on a resume that includes a seemingly inexplicable victory over Baltimore.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
People seeking to avoid chaos, noise, and political bluster in the aftermath of the U.S. elections are noticing a different mood on the Bluesky social platform, where the vibe is seemingly welcoming and there are noticeably fewer trolls.
—Kelvin Chan, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
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Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
The marketing campaign has seemingly become more and more viral each year, as Spotify ups its graphic design and data personalization game.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
The Browns have suffered losses to the Giants and Raiders on a resume that includes a seemingly inexplicable victory over Baltimore.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
People seeking to avoid chaos, noise, and political bluster in the aftermath of the U.S. elections are noticing a different mood on the Bluesky social platform, where the vibe is seemingly welcoming and there are noticeably fewer trolls.
—Kelvin Chan, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Seemingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seemingly. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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