as in apparent
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
a seeming contradiction that disappeared upon closer analysis of the text
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
her altruism is all seeming—she cares only about herself
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as in looking
to give the impression of being
I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed
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Recent Examples of seeming
Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2023
That said, overall investment in healthcare is really just back to 2019 levels, a seeming regression to the mean after the pandemic spurred investment capital into areas like drug development, telehealth and other parts of the healthcare industry.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
Yet another wrinkle in Trump’s approach is his seeming split with his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, on the question of whether Iran is actively seeking a nuclear weapon.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 June 2025
Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
While seeming meager by today’s equipment standards, these supplies were critical for the volunteers.
—John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Single digit morning temperatures, windchills below zero and the seeming constant hum of a furnace working overtime to keep indoors temperatures livable.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2023
That said, overall investment in healthcare is really just back to 2019 levels, a seeming regression to the mean after the pandemic spurred investment capital into areas like drug development, telehealth and other parts of the healthcare industry.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
Noun
Still, the chain isn’t firmly focused on collectibles, with management seeming intent on recapturing its meme stock mojo.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
Yet another wrinkle in Trump’s approach is his seeming split with his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, on the question of whether Iran is actively seeking a nuclear weapon.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 June 2025
Verb
The most persuasive people are able to prove their point without seeming manipulative or ill-intended.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
While seeming meager by today’s equipment standards, these supplies were critical for the volunteers.
—John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeming
Adjective
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That much was apparent as Washington put on a show in the Dolphins’ 14-6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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But when the team moved on to testing if the prosthesis could decode unstructured inner speech, the limitations of the BCI became quite apparent.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Her exit came after fans demanded the show remove her when her use of a racial slur on a past podcast appearance surfaced online.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Other than that, though, this playoff schedule lines up extremely well for Blaney to make a third straight Championship 4 appearance.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In doing so, their press suffered, looking disjointed.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Brian Cashman, though, is still looking at every option on the table.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Worldwide leader viewers grew up with a stable of famous faces and coverage of mainstream sporting events that became instant classics, complete with catchphrases recognizable to diehards of all stripes.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Running back Bijan Robinson was also initially fooled by Neuzil’s stone face.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dunst told Town & Country, referring to a possible second film in the franchise and any flick that helps fill her bank account.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Neighbors reported hearing a possible disturbance overnight.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Very much the face of VSL in Espanyol right now, Watt has made a good impression.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Others argue that everyone up to Perez has finally come to share many of Ancelotti’s impressions and accepted that significant investment was required, particularly in defence.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Not all primary headaches have obvious explanations.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The first and most obvious is the genuinely absurd three year wait for eight more episodes of a show that in no way should take that long to make.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Today, an extreme heat warning and an air quality alert are in effect.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Most of those sanctions had a duration of one year or less, and none are still in effect, according to the university’s online list.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Seeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeming. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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