as in seemingly
to all outward appearances
he stops by his old office periodically, ostensively just to say "hi"
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Adverb
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
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Good briefly put the vehicle in reverse, then shifted into drive and hit the gas, with the wheels seemingly turned to the right instead of directly ahead toward Ross.—
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Former assemblywoman Autumn Burke was also apparently considering a run for lieutenant governor this year.—
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Reuters reported that the claim about al-Shabab apparently made its way to Trump via several Republican lawmakers.—
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But for now, the people holding the guns and ostensibly running the country are not her supporters, but Nicolás Maduro's.—
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Patience is ostensibly a requirement for 21st century Dolphins fans, and more again will be needed.—
Adverb
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The most famous, perhaps, was of lung cancer patient David Prueitt, who swallowed a supposedly lethal dose of medication and awoke three days later.—
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But as Robby is (supposedly) on his way out, some fresh faces are navigating their very first day in the fray of the Pitt.—
Adverb
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In the 12 and a half years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired and the two since Sir Jim Ratcliffe assumed control of the club’s football operations, United have evidently not become a better football club.—
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Her purchase evidently did not yield snake oil.—
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Additionally, the film will finally unite the Avengers with several actors from Fox's X-Men films, which took place in a separate universe that will presumably crash into Disney's MCU.—
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He’s been spotted in the Bay Area, living his life, presumably enjoying the microclimates and the ability to put the pedal to the metal on Tasman Drive.—
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“Ostensively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostensively. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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