appear like

Example Sentences

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He stood alone on top of a giant dome, far from the crowd, while lights made it appear like a planet was spinning under his feet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"Not only can they buy papers, but they can buy citations. Then, they can appear like well-reputed scientists when they have barely conducted their own research at all."

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Border Patrol appear like ghosts in the desert.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

They appear like clockwork, one per county, a seasonal ritual of generosity right alongside the other local-news reliables: the scratch-off lottery winner, the heroic dog, the “quiet neighborhood shocked” by an outlier crime.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2025

Nevertheless, I batted my eyes and waved my dainty black fan at my four companions, trying hard to appear like I was enjoying their company.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan