seems

VERB

appear; give the impression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imply look show sound suggest

STRONG

assume hint insinuate intimate pretend resemble

WEAK

be suggestive of convey the impression create the impression give the feeling of give the idea of have the appearance of have the aspects of have the earmarks of have the features of have the qualities of look as if look like look to be make a show of show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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seems

The parallel might come across as grandiose, but coming from Mr. Power it seems to arise from an all-consuming passion for poetry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Meanwhile, “dark energy” seems to permeate every square inch of space, pushing outward and accelerating the universe’s expansion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

When it seems like harmless fun, my motto is to let people enjoy it.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

Clearly, the algorithm masters aren’t too precious about these throwaway texts; their core strategy will always be to embrace whatever seems to work best in the moment.

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026

Her question seems both genuinely curious and also pleading.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse