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Definitions

seem

[seem] / sim /
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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Markets aren’t as dumb as they sometimes seem, and there are two good reasons for tighter central-bank policy, or in the Fed’s case dropping plans to ease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

What that means for his future remains to be seen but those joyous scenes of last spring certainly seem a long time ago now.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The No Kings organizers seem to understand this challenge.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Nana didn’t seem to mind that I went to Cuba; but she wanted to know if I met anyone handsome there.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It flattered me, making my neck seem especially long.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.