as in apparent
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
a seeming contradiction that disappeared upon closer analysis of the text
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
her altruism is all seeming—she cares only about herself
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as in looking
to give the impression of being
I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed
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Recent Examples of seeming
Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2023
That said, overall investment in healthcare is really just back to 2019 levels, a seeming regression to the mean after the pandemic spurred investment capital into areas like drug development, telehealth and other parts of the healthcare industry.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Indeed, the silence and seeming condonation grow more marked as the years go by.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Feb. 2025
Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
While seeming meager by today’s equipment standards, these supplies were critical for the volunteers.
—John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Single digit morning temperatures, windchills below zero and the seeming constant hum of a furnace working overtime to keep indoors temperatures livable.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2023
That said, overall investment in healthcare is really just back to 2019 levels, a seeming regression to the mean after the pandemic spurred investment capital into areas like drug development, telehealth and other parts of the healthcare industry.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
Noun
Unlike most horror properties, there’s no big baddie (à la Jason Voorhees or Leatherface) — or at least not one capable of getting old and seeming played out.
—Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Indeed, the silence and seeming condonation grow more marked as the years go by.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
The most persuasive people are able to prove their point without seeming manipulative or ill-intended.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
While seeming meager by today’s equipment standards, these supplies were critical for the volunteers.
—John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeming
Adjective
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In apparent disbelief, Berger simply sank to her knees, her arms outstretched and a huge grin on her face, and watched as her jubilant teammates sprinted towards her to celebrate.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Another apparent fan of tanning is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., America’s perpetually bronzed health secretary, who was spotted visiting a tanning salon last month.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Between her performance, an aerialist’s acrobatics, and courtside appearances from stars like Leslie Jones, Dawn Staley, Bam Adebayo, and Robin Roberts, All-Star Weekend doubled as a celebration of sports and entertainment.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 July 2025
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In an appearance on the Paramount+ series The Checkup with Dr. David Agus, Ashton revealed a terrifying and emotional moment when the brothers were kids.—
Grace Gavilanes,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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In doing so, their press suffered, looking disjointed.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Brian Cashman, though, is still looking at every option on the table.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This year, the festival lineup of musical acts includes headliner Craig Morgan, Outlaw Whiskey, and Balsam Range, and attendees will also get to experience the car cruise-in, dock jumping, and a dedicated kid zone with face painting and a splash pad.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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After getting his start on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s, Sandler quickly became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Boston needs to lock him down as soon as possible to prevent other teams from even having a chance to sign him.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The situation on the ground in these immediate post-event moments can create a fog-of-war atmosphere, and no complete assessment of the federal government’s reaction will be possible until later.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Older people often bring up how the U.S. helped Kosovo, and that left a strong impression.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Twenty-seven years ago, Armageddon benefited from a marketing campaign that left a lasting impression.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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And then there are the descriptions of the additional terms, which may not be obvious.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But a sharp turn straight into country seems like far too obvious a path for a singer-songwriter who has quietly done her own thing.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Closures went into effect for select waterways on Sunday, July 12 and, as of July 18, remained in effect until further notice, Linda Veress, a spokesperson for the NPS, told USA TODAY.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The funding cuts are expected to have wide-reaching effects on NIH programs, including disease research and the development of new drugs.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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“Seeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeming. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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