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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  1. appearances
  2. effects
  3. faces
  4. impressions
Noun
  • The Pirates' Kirby Yates made his first career start after 517 relief appearances.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Tracking those appearances could help astronomers map the cluster's mass and refine measurements of the universe's expansion rate.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of appearances
Noun
  • My research provides a foundation for examining the internal architecture governing how pressure is processed before its effects become visible through decisions and behavior.
    — Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a tremendous amount of intricate effects work on the film.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • Think again about kids wagging their fingers in each other’s faces on a playground.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Thybulle — a two-time NBA All-Defensive team honoree — guards Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton and forward Ziaire Williams are expected to be among the new faces responsible for taking the Lakers’ defense to the next level.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of faces
Noun
  • That has paid off with greater total attendance, broadcast viewing hours and social media impressions as well as booming concessions and merchandise sales.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • During her run, she became known for beloved celebrity impressions and iconic original characters like Candy Sweeney of the Sweeney Sisters.
    — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of impressions
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