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as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
at the start of the investigation, the apparent cause of the plane crash was mechanical failure
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as in visible
capable of being seen
as the fog lifts, the town in the valley below us will become more apparent
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
it's apparent from the smile on her face that she got a part in the play
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Recent Examples of apparent
If intrinsic value is falling faster, the apparent discount may be an illusion.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The Marlins loaded the bases with one out before Kyle Stowers grounded into an apparent inning-ending double play, but the out call at the plate was overturned on review and Pauley was ruled safe.
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Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Creativity plays a defining role in the culture of many small towns in Virginia, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Floyd.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Investigators found several rifle and pistol shell casings near the intersection and found apparent bullet holes in a nearby building, police said.
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for apparent
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The Marlins loaded the bases with one out before Kyle Stowers grounded into an apparent inning-ending double play, but the out call at the plate was overturned on review and Pauley was ruled safe.
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Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Creativity plays a defining role in the culture of many small towns in Virginia, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Floyd.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Investigators found several rifle and pistol shell casings near the intersection and found apparent bullet holes in a nearby building, police said.
—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparent
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
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When so many players are donning pink, arguably the most visible cleats at this year’s tournament are those splashed with any other color.
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Hazy conditions were visible at Dodger Stadium, where manager Dave Roberts told reporters the Dodgers’ game against the Baltimore Orioles was expected to start on time as long as air quality did not deteriorate.
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Sure enough, all tires were up and there were no obvious punctures or hissing sounds.
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One of the first obvious things was that Larry is the guy who told Lincoln to go see that play.
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Visit Big Bear said the decision to move forward with the event was not made lightly and that organizers were working with the fireworks provider to reduce the loudest booms where possible.
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
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Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.
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As part of this shift, Cuban officers are opting to train soldiers in guerrilla tactics rather than conventional warfare — a strategic departure corroborated by Cancian that is also evident in the footage.
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The dispute over Key Lime Air The episode began with a routine-seeming request.
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
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These high-voltage colors can feel like visual noise, lending feelings of chaos and agitation in interiors.
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The kitchen, with room for a table that can handle informal dining, is open to the family room, where the visual focal points are the stone fireplace and French doors that lead to an elevated deck overlooking the in-ground pool and property at the rear of the home.
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“Apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparent. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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