as in apparently
to all outward appearances
a seemingly contented baby who was fast asleep in his crib
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Recent Examples of seemingly
Ultimately Lehman wisely saw beyond Burton seemingly not being a fit for the role of George.
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John Tamny, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Staying long after the funeral, the seemingly benign Jérémie begins to casually insinuate himself into his late mentor’s family.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
Ne-Yo has seemingly added his backup dancer, Bri, to his polyamorous relationship.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Feb. 2025
After all, a yearslong belief that demographic shifts, population growth and rapid urbanization had Democrats on the cusp of flipping the nation’s most populous Republican state was seemingly in tatters after November.
—J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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John Tamny, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Staying long after the funeral, the seemingly benign Jérémie begins to casually insinuate himself into his late mentor’s family.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
Ne-Yo has seemingly added his backup dancer, Bri, to his polyamorous relationship.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Feb. 2025
After all, a yearslong belief that demographic shifts, population growth and rapid urbanization had Democrats on the cusp of flipping the nation’s most populous Republican state was seemingly in tatters after November.
—J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seemingly
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Not going anywhere, except, apparently, to the top of the list of those who continue to endure.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Each personality is trapped in this specific hell, a never-ending series of dentist appointments, eternal Christmas card-writing, constantly being in a plane apparently about to crash.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Rubio supposedly rejected Musk’s accusation, mentioning that more than 1,500 employees had opted to take buyouts, which should count toward workforce reduction numbers, according to multiple reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Mar. 2025
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The nineteen-forties and fifties were supposedly an era of liberal consensus, when both parties agreed on the virtues of the welfare state and a U.S.-led international order.—
Beverly Gage,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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These movements ostensibly supporting and elevating military service are also measures to keep veterans on a leash, the ISW said.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Despite the vote and the city’s broader pledges to expand affordable housing options, signs of reluctance surfaced during discussions to nudge forward projects that would, ostensibly, advance that goal.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Funds have evidently benefited from Applovin as an addition, as shares of the ad tech company have risen more than 24% in 2025.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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The president evidently wants journalists to obey his guidance; repeat his words; follow his rules.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
12 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Expect a rough battle, lots of fireworks, and most probably a long shutdown.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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And honestly, like Toby says in the film, people are probably the biggest thing to be afraid of, more than stepping on venomous snakes.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The probe's destination is Europa, a moon of Jupiter coated with a shell of ice that conceals a vast, presumably salty ocean.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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This presumably reflects the uncertainty over what Donald Trump will or will not do as president.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Seemingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seemingly. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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