seems

VERB

appear; give the impression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imply look show sound suggest

STRONG

assume hint insinuate intimate pretend resemble

WEAK

be suggestive of convey the impression create the impression give the feeling of give the idea of have the appearance of have the aspects of have the earmarks of have the features of have the qualities of look as if look like look to be make a show of show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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seems

That triple-decker analogy comes from a scholar whose love for poetry runs deep, and who seems part poet himself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

In fact, with everything hanging on this season, he seems more at ease than ever.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Still, judging by trends on social media, it seems a lot of people are tickled by the idea that such an outcome is even remotely possible.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

Clearly, the algorithm masters aren’t too precious about these throwaway texts; their core strategy will always be to embrace whatever seems to work best in the moment.

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026

That way it just seems like you’re trying to plan, and not that you’re, like, being pushy.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam