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as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
at the start of the investigation, the apparent cause of the plane crash was mechanical failure
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as in visible
capable of being seen
as the fog lifts, the town in the valley below us will become more apparent
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
it's apparent from the smile on her face that she got a part in the play
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Recent Examples of apparent
The Tepes’ deaths are apparent homicides by gunshot wounds, the Franklin County Coroner’s Office told CNN.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Officers then responded there and found the two people with apparent gunshot wounds.
—Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Officers found a male and a female with apparent gunshot wounds at the scene.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
That is, until Rodgers’ apparent decline in 2022 that led to his departure from Green Bay.
—Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparent
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
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Future updates may introduce visible hit points and on-screen scoring, turning group flights into structured air-battle experiences.—
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It’s made with reflective striping that’ll keep you visible in low light.—
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The proximity to Lincoln Center was an obvious draw for musicians, and renters included an avant-garde composer on the sixth floor, a bassist on the fourth, and an opera teacher on the ground level.—
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After successfully training rookie Jackson West, Angela sets her sights on becoming a detective while trying to ignore her obvious chemistry with defense attorney Wesley Evers (Shawn Ashmore).—
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The study offers rare, direct evidence of this process by tracking cool gas across entire galaxies, something that was not possible before large surveys like MaNGA.—
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Ehrlich noted the short careers for college athletes and wondered whether a union for collective bargaining is even possible.—
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
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This is a dynamic that is evident to anybody who shops in the category.—
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But corruption, a decline in oil production and economic policies led to a crisis that became evident in 2012.—
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With a full roster in hand, the group will call employees directly, pretending to be a new hire with innocuous-seeming questions about platforms, cloud access, and other tech infrastructure.—
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In Russia, the seeming end of single-party rule and a brief moment of political competition revived the status of the New Year’s address.—
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Displaying knickknacks on trays is one easy way to corral visual clutter, and sticking to a limited color palette throughout your home will make your other design choices look more intentional.—
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
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“Apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparent. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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