apparent
Example Sentences
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The frugality in “Hag” is apparent from its modest start.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Looking at factors outside of the jobs report, it’s apparent that things will be sluggish, and are likely to slow even further.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
West said a new independent review had been commissioned as soon as these "potential issues" became apparent.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
A string of self-driving robotaxis owned by Chinese internet giant Baidu stalled in central China, stranding passengers after an apparent "system malfunction", police said Wednesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
This does not mean that its rightness was always apparent, although careless historians and scientists often imply as much; it does mean that its rightness becomes incontestable, at least for a period of time.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.