apparent

Example Sentences

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Suzanna’s problems include the apparent near-insolvency of her father upon his death—possibly jeopardizing her studies in psychology—and the untender mercies of her mother, Susan, played with delectable evil-queen imperiousness by Linda Emond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Fisher cites a few factors for buyers’ apparent resilience last month: Rates are still a little lower than they were at the same time last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The frugality in “Hag” is apparent from its modest start.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The government’s explanations for the arrests, wrote Judge Jennifer Thurston in Fresno, “rely on unsupported assumptions, hunches and generalizations about the relationship between a person’s apparent status as a day laborer and their immigration status.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

It becomes immediately apparent that Fly is a much better singer than me.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga