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

At that point, it can appear like there’s no other house in the world where you would be happy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

The first rule of ZAZ-style comedy is that you can’t ever appear like you’re in on the joke, which Anderson edges close to once when she breaks into a scatting jazz number.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

“From the federal or distributor perspective, this may just appear like a normal logistical challenge that is part of doing business,” Greene Trottier said in a written statement.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

Two long, deep dimples appear like gashes on either side of his mouth.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez