as in apparently
to all outward appearances
a seemingly contented baby who was fast asleep in his crib
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Recent Examples of seemingly
The story follows a furniture store owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who finds a secret doorway that leads him to a seemingly endless stretch of nondescript rooms.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 June 2026
What starts as a seemingly minor disturbance spirals into something far more sinister — triggering migraines, nosebleeds and insomnia.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For one thing, there are dinosaurs in this seemingly normal suburban enclave, which appears to have suddenly been displaced into a different time and place.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
The anti-establishment candidate seemingly came out of nowhere to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for the Senate seat in Maine.
—June 1, NPR, 1 June 2026
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 1 June 2026
What starts as a seemingly minor disturbance spirals into something far more sinister — triggering migraines, nosebleeds and insomnia.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For one thing, there are dinosaurs in this seemingly normal suburban enclave, which appears to have suddenly been displaced into a different time and place.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
The anti-establishment candidate seemingly came out of nowhere to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for the Senate seat in Maine.
—June 1, NPR, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seemingly
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Connecticut’s Brittney Griner (rib injury) returned from a four-game absence but left the game for good late in the first half after she was apparently poked in the eye.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The officer then punches her multiple times, apparently in the face and upper body.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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They were encouraged to purchase pricey gemstones from him that were supposedly imbued with healing powers.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The two countries are longstanding security allies, but Trump has criticized Colombia under Petro for supposedly failing to stem the supply of cocaine and has even mused about a possible military intervention similar to that in Venezuela.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
1 June 2026
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The initiative would put an additional $192 annual parcel tax on each property, ostensibly to support essential city services.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Ceasefire in name only Israel’s capture of Beaufort Castle and its aim of expanding its military presence throughout Lebanon come as the two countries are ostensibly locked in a ceasefire agreement.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The mostly white jurors, many of whom had been victims of crimes themselves, evidently identified with Goetz; when the trial ended, some even asked to have Goetz sign their jury cards.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The three decades since Kotter ended have not, evidently, been kind to the show, as the audience during dress rehearsal completely failed to recognize Ferrell's resemblance to Kaplan, and thus, the thrust of the joke.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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That’s probably why the influencer chose to tow the cephalopod in a tank riding on a skateboard, complete with what appears to be a wireless aerator to supply the critter with oxygen.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Researchers and organizations working on the front lines with the city’s homeless population would probably disagree.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Hoping to share her knowledge more widely (and, presumably, to find a more efficient way of earning income), Goodman turned to writing.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Kylian Mbappé is working as a cashier at the corner store with what seems to be four Employee of the Month awards behind him on the wall, presumably inspired by his four French Player of the Year awards.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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“Seemingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seemingly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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