as in seeming
very close to being something without actually being it
Even after twenty years living on the same street the reclusive man was still a virtual stranger to his neighbors.
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Recent Examples of virtual
Goldberg powered through the live broadcast with a virtual whisper.
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Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Businesses should pay attention to this trend because virtual influencers offer greater control over brand messaging, consistency and scalability versus human influencers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
If you are identified as high risk, Dr. Reed says an ongoing, virtual SMS-assistant is available to provide education and reminders to help reduce the risk of developing preterm preeclampsia.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
To register for the virtual castings, visit the Miss Universe Nicaragua website: missuniversenic.com
This story was originally published May 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
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Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Businesses should pay attention to this trend because virtual influencers offer greater control over brand messaging, consistency and scalability versus human influencers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
If you are identified as high risk, Dr. Reed says an ongoing, virtual SMS-assistant is available to provide education and reminders to help reduce the risk of developing preterm preeclampsia.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
To register for the virtual castings, visit the Miss Universe Nicaragua website: missuniversenic.com
This story was originally published May 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtual
seeming
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Emilia Pérez’s turnout in particular was a fall from seeming dominance, perhaps precipitated by Gascón’s controversy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2025
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That night of violence — with its brutality and seeming lack of a motive — has shaken the community.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Sep. 2024
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“Virtual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtual. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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