apparent
adjectiveClearly visible or understandable; also seeming true although the reality may differ.
Clearly evident
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Clear all filtersClearly visible or understandable; also seeming true although the reality may differ.
Clearly evident
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To present something as less important or serious than it may be.
Clear from what can be observed or understood.
Clearly perceptible
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To show or reveal a quality or feeling clearly.
Show a quality
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Based on or producing a misleading appearance or illusion.
Clear and readily apparent.
Clearly apparent
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Appearing casually calm or unconcerned.
Presented as the reason or appearance, though the reality may differ.
Openly observable rather than hidden or concealed.
A combination of words whose meanings seem contradictory.
An apparent contradiction that may nevertheless express a truth.
Seeming contradictory or contrary to expectation, sometimes while expressing a valid insight.
Seemingly contradictory
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Clearly evident or unmistakable.
Clearly evident
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Seeming reasonable or believable, though not established as true.
According to what seems reasonable or likely, though not confirmed.
By reasonable assumption
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Generally supposed or claimed to be so, without certainty.
Clear without requiring further explanation or proof.
Either annual point when the Sun reaches its greatest apparent northern or southern position relative to the equator.
Annual solar turning point
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To happen, or to become known after having been unclear.
Happen
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