APPARENTLY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

apparently

adverb

ə-ˈper-ənt-lē

Definition of apparently

as in seemingly

to all outward appearances apparently, the kids didn't know the cake was for the potluck, since they helped themselves to it

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Recent Examples of apparently The man, described as being in his 60s or 70s, apparently suffered a minor injury and was tended to by employees with a first-aid kit. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 That car apparently holds a special place in the hearts of the newlyweds, because it was spotted at Madison Square Garden on Friday. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 Dark clouds hovered around the stadium just before kickoff, threatening to delay the start of the game, but Mother Nature apparently is a soccer fan, because the storm veered away. — Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 Fast forward to 1953 and the Delage was apparently involved in a fender-bender and dispatched to famed coachbuilder Saoutchik for repairs. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for apparently

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In the final minute of stoppage time to end the first half, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi curved his free kick right in front of the goal, seemingly just one perfect touch away from a goal.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
For now, however, the Fed is poised to wait and see whether the seemingly fragile truce between the United States and Iran holds up, allowing inflation to ease.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Definition of seemingly

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Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
These are challenges that supposedly don't hit a flat, non-folding display anywhere near as hard.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of supposedly

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Orioles manager Craig Albernaz came to the mound ostensibly to pull his starter, who had been brilliant most of the day, retiring the first 12 batters of the game in order before a walk and a home run by Spencer Steer in the fifth.

— C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 July 2026
The guests themselves were given very little information in the lead-up to the wedding, ostensibly to prevent leaks.

— Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Definition of ostensibly

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The supermodel was seen leaving a SoHo building Friday afternoon, presumably on her way to Swift's Madison Square Garden to Travis Kelce.

— Jennifer McClellan, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Kuo also confirms that the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max (plus, presumably, the foldable iPhone) will have enough RAM for these top-flight extras.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of presumably

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The concept would probably face opposition from Altadenans who have rallied by the hundreds to oppose building permits for multiple homes on individual parcels.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
But that’s probably more a 2027 story than a 2026 one, as both governments look to see the path oil prices take, noted Kaneva.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of probably

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Gansey will likely look to address the backcourt and wing positions in his next moves as NBA free agency continues.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026
After reviewing the security footage, McCurnin noticed the suspect appeared to be traveling on an electric scooter and believed the person likely lived nearby.

— Velvet Wu July 1, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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