seemings

noun

plural of seeming
as in appearances
outward and often deceptive indication her altruism is all seeming—she cares only about herself

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seemings
  1. appearances
  2. effects
  3. faces
  4. impressions
Noun
  • The events have all had a Trumpian flair, featuring appearances from his friends and the aim of showcasing spectacle, Americana and power.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Marlins now have several first base options at Triple A among Long, Deyvison De Los Santos and Kemp Alderman (who came up through the system as an outfielder but has 25 appearances at first base for Jacksonville this season).
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of appearances
Noun
  • Social media put the storm’s effects on display, with videos of floodwaters leaving cars stranded on highways, stormwater runoff erupting onto city streets and waterfalls cascading onto the subway tracks at Penn Station.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Some shipping companies are already feeling the trickle-down effects.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • The returning season will see new faces, and the return of the couple’s mothers, Penny Baines and Sarah Wigley, plus Sophie’s sister Georgia Habboo, and Jamie’s best-friend, Oliver Proudlock.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With two new faces running the show, the Dolphins are set to have the second-hardest schedule in the league.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of faces
Noun
  • On-the-bubble players still have time to make lasting impressions.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Then, there are players who have very limited time to make their impressions on the coaching staff.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of impressions
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