apparent

Example Sentences

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Despite McKellen’s apparent modesty about his film acting, he’s always had a tremendous presence on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

You will have similar issues to face in your 50s, and they will become more challenging as you get older and the finite nature of your finances becomes more apparent.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

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

But at the beginning of October it became apparent that Venus was changing shape: slowly, it was moving towards being a half-circle.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton