as if
Example Sentences
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Miyazaki’s tales also tend to immerse us in supernatural domains existing parallel to our own, as if reality masks more ethereal, life-affirming realms.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Etta says Leto "chuckled" at that, as if it were funny.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
He said the couple appeared to be watching the unfolding disaster as if it were a movie, from the comfort of their living room.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
As Thaler and Johnson wrote: “Until the winnings are completely depleted, losses are coded as reductions in a gain, as if losing some of ‘their money’ doesn’t hurt as much as losing one’s own cash.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Cam stared at her, nodding foolishly, as if it was that obvious.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
