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

Earl Spencer's book about his sister seems set to open a very difficult time in the recent history of the Royal Family.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

“Job security seems to be a top priority for workers,” Monster career expert Vicki Salemi told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

The sector’s valuation also seems pricey compared with peers in Southeast Asia, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

That certainly seems to be a major concern for Louisiana.

From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026

Miss Genovese’s smile doesn’t reach her eyes; she seems offended by the notion that her own dress code could be improved upon, or that her operators would be less accomplished than the Hello Girls overseas.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse