apparent

Example Sentences

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Despite McKellen’s apparent modesty about his film acting, he’s always had a tremendous presence on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

You will have similar issues to face in your 50s, and they will become more challenging as you get older and the finite nature of your finances becomes more apparent.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The Kim regime has little apparent reason to start a fight now, despite the U.S. having rotated some of the region’s air-defense capabilities and Marines to the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Cuba has taken apparent steps in recent weeks to ease tensions, notably releasing groups of prisoners in two batches, in what it called a "humanitarian gesture."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

As we exit and make our way to the playing field, it becomes pretty apparent that this maybe isn’t friendly territory for a team like ours.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone