most apparent

ADJECTIVE

seeming, not proven real

Synonyms

STRONGEST

possible probable supposed

WEAK

credible illusive illusory likely ostensible outward plausible semblant specious superficial suppositious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unlikely

WEAK

doubtful dubious equivocal hidden improbable obscure questionable real uncertain unclear

ADJECTIVE

obvious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear conspicuous discernible evident glaring noticeable overt palpable understandable unmistakable visible

WEAK

barefaced big as life clear cut crystal clear distinct indubitable make no bones manifest marked observable open open and shut out in the open patent perceivable plain self-evident transparent unambiguous under one's nose unequivocal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concealed dark dull hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct invisible mistakable obscure obscured secret uncertain unclear unintelligible unknown unnoticeable unsure vague

WEAK

doubtful dubious equivocal improbable questionable real unlikely

Example Sentences

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The distorting effect of social media was most apparent to me when I presented The Big Questions, the BBC's Sunday morning debate show.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The difference in philosophy between these two cohorts is most apparent when it comes to pollution—something that’s entirely out of individual control, and therefore of little interest to the individualists.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

The fierce competition is perhaps most apparent in China’s auto industry, where price wars have broken out and local companies have taken market share from long-dominant foreign car brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Música Mexicana’s dominance is most apparent in Southern California, home to the country’s largest Mexican American population.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

This mixture of the reasonable and unreasonable was most apparent in their ways with the cattle.

From For the Right by Franzos, Karl Emil