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inapparent

adjective

Definition of inapparentnext
as in hidden

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inapparent
  1. hidden
  2. unlikely
  3. impossible
  4. improbable
  5. inconceivable
  6. implausible
Adjective
  • The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your private and daily-life zones, making vague stress, unfinished business, or hidden responsibilities harder to define.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The kids found their own rhythms of exploration, local spots, hidden beaches, and the particular pleasure of discovering somewhere that wasn't on any list.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of hidden
Adjective
  • Critics of Prop 40 have also warned California’s levy is unlikely to be a one-time deal, and the letter sees a similar levy on billionaires elsewhere.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Thrifted clothes have become an unlikely fashion flex for Hollywood’s haute couture hoarders and other trend-setters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of unlikely
Adjective
  • That shot was impossible because the camera kept losing everybody.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Massive disruptions and price instability are forcing businesses to make impossible decisions.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of impossible
Adjective
  • Nick Foles played only three-regular season games and then went on an improbable and outstanding playoff run.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier, that prospect had seemed improbable but independent analysts now put the odds around 50-50.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of improbable
Adjective
  • The agent claims to have personally witnessed Foster training for the role at an FBI fingerprinting lab, a coincidence that feels both inconceivable and difficult to invalidate beyond any shadow of a doubt.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The self-loathing that burns in the creators, who are willing to harm their homeland just to get applause from antisemites around the world, is inconceivable and constitutes a betrayal of the state.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of inconceivable
Adjective
  • In fact, this scenario would have been implausible until the last couple of years.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Fitbit Sense 2 didn’t show a significant average bias in its accepted results, though 13% of its estimates were implausible.
    — Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of implausible
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“Inapparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inapparent. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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