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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It is based on the real-life story of Mats Steen — the title is inspired by the name of Steen’s virtual alter ego in the popular videogame.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Sort of a virtual chat bot that is trained on a particular individual.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The Middle East accounts for roughly 7% of global virtual asset transaction value.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
How to Request a Precise Quote A reliable cost estimate begins with a virtual consultation.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Sort of a virtual chat bot that is trained on a particular individual.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The Middle East accounts for roughly 7% of global virtual asset transaction value.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
How to Request a Precise Quote A reliable cost estimate begins with a virtual consultation.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtual
seeming
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The Chicago Bears led by two touchdowns with five minutes left in the game, another seeming disappointment for the Bengals on home turf.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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As a result, Farrell has now become one of our most versatile actors, able to switch genres and types with seeming ease.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Virtual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtual. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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