at first blush

idiom

: when first seen or considered
At first blush, the proposal seems ridiculous.

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The 90-day pause may appear at first blush to signal leniency, but do not be fooled – plenty of caveats exist, including the possibility of civil enforcement for companies not working to restrict access to data by foreign adversaries during the 90 days. Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 The Void, at first blush, appears to obliterate people from the streets of New York with a flick of his hand, turning them into shadows. Eliana Dockterman, Time, 2 May 2025 While that number may appear modest at first blush, PQ Media emphasized that the statistic stems from data from China and India, each of which has populations of more than 1 billion, with many residents too poor to afford internet access and mobile phones. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025 That’s why White House statements this week threatening punishment for anti-Israel speech should have all Americans concerned — even those of us who would appear, at first blush, to benefit. Jeff Zeman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at first blush

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“At first blush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20first%20blush. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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