as in seemingly
to all outward appearances
apparently, the kids didn't know the cake was for the potluck, since they helped themselves to it
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Recent Examples of apparently
Though the execs behind Chad Powers apparently aren’t fond of this comparison, the new Hulu series bears quiet a few obvious similarities to Ted Lasso.
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Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
None of those concerns mattered, apparently.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
This Colombian has been flopping in the US since 2003, has apparently not had a job since 2014.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The other celebrity — whom Powell did not name — was apparently down for the photo.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
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Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
None of those concerns mattered, apparently.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
This Colombian has been flopping in the US since 2003, has apparently not had a job since 2014.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The other celebrity — whom Powell did not name — was apparently down for the photo.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparently
Adverb
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There is another narrow corridor extending from the room, seemingly leading to another space.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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With the basketball gods seemingly siding with Indiana, the Aces needed someone to step up with Young and Wilson the only Vegas players in double figures – up stepped Gray.—
Frank Nunns O'Connell,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The narrative starts as an older, ailing Alfie is being questioned by a police detective after supposedly winning a fortune by cheating at a casino.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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CaBot even conjured up a report of a CT scan that supposedly showed Williams’s bloated stomach.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Oh, and home attendance ranked 28th of 30 teams, so evidently the product still wasn’t attractive enough.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The clip concludes with Fleur giving Stewart some affectionate kisses, evidently delighted to have her home.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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While Järnkrok skated on ostensibly the Leafs’ fifth line at their most recent full practice, Berube vaulted him up to the team’s top line alongside John Tavares and William Nylander against the Montreal Canadiens in Saturday’s preseason game.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Rookie Bradgley Rodriguez, who is ostensibly competing for a spot on the wild-card roster, worked a scoreless sixth.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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But current and former employees describe Tan as missing in action, spotted in person only once at an ice cream social, presumably designed to soften the news about a strict return to office policy.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The ensemble swelled to a historic size for Season 50, presumably so that everyone could hang around for a year of celebrations.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Got her shoulder pulled out and finished the game with her leg being taken out and probably has a fracture.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Young guests will probably also want to check out the on-site Family Toy Trunk and cookie tower.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Baltimore's next two games against the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams will likely go a long way toward determining if the Ravens are a legit playoff contender or not.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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During a shutdown, other bills can be brought up for a vote, but all energy would likely be focused on bringing a CR to the floor.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Apparently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparently. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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