on the surface

phrase

: to all outward appearances

Examples of on the surface in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This shimmery style is achieved by using a magnetic gel polish and a magnet to direct particles in the formula into a 3D pattern on the surface of the nail, creating an effect that mimics the light-shifting pattern of a cat’s eye. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2026

Armenia and Georgia, two key Caucasus nations, are in political turmoil, and the situations look quite similar on the surface. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026

Services like home renovation, HVAC, garage flooring and even mold remediation aren’t glamorous on the surface. — Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Oil and water don’t mix, meaning that oil added to pasta water will just float on the surface, creating a slippery film on the pasta once it’s drained. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the surface

• hypersurface
• undersurface
• resurface
• subsurface