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
John Hope Bryant, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
Warm, funny and generally fairly calm seeming, Nimino doesn’t seem too preoccupied with his virality or with trying to top it.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 23 Jan. 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
Even in moments of retrenchment or seeming reversal, progress has found a way.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
Warm, funny and generally fairly calm seeming, Nimino doesn’t seem too preoccupied with his virality or with trying to top it.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 23 Jan. 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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Fears of a possible constitutional crisis are on the rise following an apparent standoff between Donald Trump and a federal judge after the president was ordered to stop deportation flights traveling to El Salvador.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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No rhyme, reason, or apparent causality except that computers are just [unprintable expletives].—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In what will be his first public appearance he was hospitalized, Francis will give his blessing shortly after noon on Sunday to a crowd outside the hospital, the Vatican said in a statement.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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The tiny home’s flooring, doors, and layout can be completely customized as well as the appearance of the exterior’s aluminum siding, which can be designed to look like natural wood or brick.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Gi-hun is followed back to the games by a Seoul police officer, Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), who is looking for his missing brother, In-ho.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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In it, the singer-songwriter saunters in a polka-dot dress before the screen pans to a glamorous-looking Carey, who delivers a whistle note.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Tellingly, every Iraqi has the same face—Hussein’s.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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What is to be gained by rubbing our faces in brutality like this?—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Citing the sheriff's office, WESH reported that deputies initially responded to a report of a possible shooting at the couple's home in Orlo Vista, just west of Orlando, at around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Russian troops often carve that backs off their assault cars’ cabs in order to facilitate a quick exit, so there was nothing but a possible thin screen to stop an FPV that barreled toward the anti-tank mine resting in the back of one idling Lada.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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My impression of bath mats, from years of owning ones that end up getting soggy on contact, was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Mar. 2025
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And those first impressions include just about everything.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The crony character of protectionism becomes obvious when examining the labyrinthine incoherence of U.S. trade policy.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Find the right dog kennel site This may seem obvious, but good site selection can mean the difference between a single workday and an entire holiday weekend.—
Patrick Brady,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This warning is in effect until 6 p.m. In Texas, what is the significance of a red flag warning?—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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Protests led by university students also gathered steam in Ankara and Izmir, where the prohibition is also in effect.—
Ipek Yezdani,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Seeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeming. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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