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

It seems like the deeper you got into the investigation, it became more dark and complicated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Islington seems, on the surface, a family-friendly area.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Still, the streaming giant seems to be focusing mainly on the edges of production -- from visualizing a concept early on to color-grading footage after filming wraps.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Yet today she seems perhaps a little underestimated.

From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026

Dad seems like he’s trying hard to keep the irritation out of his voice when he says, “You know what I think would be nice—leaving my kids with at least one parent!”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold