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be apparent

VERB
appear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Heading into trial, he thought his innocence would be apparent.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

The impacts might not be apparent until winter, spring or even later, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

He noted that any recent erosion in software loans wouldn’t be apparent in the fourth-quarter results, highlighting the challenge of evaluating companies that report their NAVs every quarter.

From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026

It should be apparent at this point that our positions, and the employment situation overall, aren’t so stable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2025

“The doctors think it possible, but daren’t yet say for certain. It should be apparent in a few days’ time when he is rested; then we will see whether he is lucid again.”

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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