Synonyms for apparent
əˈpær ənt, əˈpɛər-ap·par·ent

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1. apparentadjective

   Synonyms:
   plain, indubitable, notorious, manifest, distinct, visible, evident, transparent, certain, obvious, clear

2. apparentadjective

   Synonyms:
   illusory, superficial

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1. apparent

   The apparent is that which appears; the word has two contrasted senses, either of that which is manifest, visible, certain, or of that which merely seems to be and may be very different from what is; as, the apparent motion of the sun around the earth. Apparent kindness casts a doubt on the reality of the kindness; apparent neglect implies that more care and pains may have been bestowed than we are aware of. Presumable implies that a thing may be reasonably supposed beforehand without any full knowledge of the facts. Probable implies that we know facts enough to make us moderately confident of it. Seeming expresses great doubt of the reality; seeming innocence comes very near in meaning to probable guilt. Apparent indicates less assurance than probable, and more than seeming. A man's probable intent we believe will prove to be his real intent; his seeming intent we believe to be a sham; his apparent intent may be the true one, tho we have not yet evidence on which to pronounce with certainty or even with confidence. Likely is a word with a wide range of usage, but always implying the belief that the thing is, or will be, true; it is often used with the infinitive, as the other words of this list can not be; as, it is likely to happen. Compare EVIDENT.

   Synonyms:
   likely, presumable, probable, seeming

   Antonyms:
   doubtful, dubious, improbable, unimaginable, unlikely

   Preposition:
   (When apparent is used in the sense of evident): His guilt is apparent in every act to all observers.

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1. apparent

   Synonyms:
   obvious, plain, conspicuous, manifest, appearing, unmistakable, clear, probable, seeming, presumable, likely, patent, ostensible, visible, evident, indubitable, notorious, certain

   Antonyms:
   uncertain, dubious, inapparent, minute, unobservable, improbable, insupposable, hidden, real

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1. apparent, evident, manifest, patent, plain, unmistakableadjective

   clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

   "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"; "evident hostility"; "manifest disapproval"; "patent advantages"; "made his meaning plain"; "it is plain that he is no reactionary"; "in plain view"

   Synonyms:
   unembellished, observable, ostensible, spare, apparent(a), unornamented, patent, plain, sheer, homely, unmistakable, discernible, unmingled, manifest, unvarnished, unmixed, evident, unpatterned, bare, seeming(a)

   Antonyms:
   unobvious, profound

2. apparent(a), ostensible, seeming(a)adjective

   appearing as such but not necessarily so

   "for all his apparent wealth he had no money to pay the rent"; "the committee investigated some apparent discrepancies"; "the ostensible truth of their theories"; "his seeming honesty"

   Antonyms:
   profound, unobvious

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1. apparentadjective

   Synonyms:
   visible, discernible, perceptible, open, external, in view, in sight, to be seen

2. apparentadjective

   Synonyms:
   manifest, obvious, patent, clear, evident, indubitable, plain, conspicuous, legible, unmistakable, in plain sight

3. apparentadjective

   Synonyms:
   seeming, specious, ostensible, not real

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1. apparentadjective

   Synonyms:
   visible, perceptible, palpable, manifest, obvious, evident, seeming, ostensible, specious

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1. List of paraphrases for "apparent":

   obvious, seeming, evident, clear, visible, manifest, zahir, ostensible, zaher, self-evident, noticeable, overt, superficial, akin, perceived, blatant, flagrant

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1. Republican Sen. John McCain:

   We need to have a strategy, there is no strategy. And anybody that says that there is, I'd like to hear what it is. Because it certainly isn't apparent now.

2. Tracey Davies:

   It's fair to say South African shareholders are pretty conservative and not very vocal on climate issues, it shows there is a lot more awareness and understanding of climate risk in our investment industry than might be apparent from what's publicly available.

3. Dante Scala:

   Given the apparent lack of interest in a Clinton alternative, it hurts Biden little just to wait and see as long as he can, in the hope of an unexpected event that changes many, many Democrats' minds about Hillary.

4. New Jersey:

   Pete Buttigieg, who is openly gay, remarked. The debate in Atlanta markedthe first time Pete Buttigieg faced other White House hopefuls as an undisputed member of the top tier. Pete Buttigieg WEBSITES ON BLACK AMERICA PLANS USED STOCK PHOTOS OF MINORITIES The 37-year old mayor of South Bend, Indiana, gained significant ground in recent months in Iowa, which holds United Nations first caucuses in February. Pete Buttigieg is bunched at the top of most polls in Iowa with candidates who have much longer political resumes. Veteran Democratic consultant and communications strategist Lynda Tran said Pete Buttigieg is on the rise, and that means Pete Buttigieg should anticipate the other candidates on stage this week to set their sights on Pete Buttigieg campaign. Some surveys are beginning to show Pete Buttigieg taking a more convincing lead in the race, at least in early-voting states. Pete Buttigieg still faces plenty of hurdles to clinching the Democratic nomination, particularly winning over black and other minority voters. But Pete Buttigieg Iowa rise means Pete Buttigieg could come under fire from Pete Buttigieg rivals like never before. Joe Biden, Warren and Bernie Sanders have all faced similar scrutiny in previous debates, and those attacks did little to change the trajectory of the race. The debate unfolded at a moment of uncertainty about the Democratic field, with some in the party, particularly donors, worried theres no one positioned to defeat Donald Trump. Former President Barack Obama took the unusual step last week of warning the party against moving too far to the left. Speaking to that anxiety, former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick entered the Democratic race last week. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, Michael Bloomberg, is openly flirting with a bid. Neither Patrick nor Michael Bloomberg were onstage Wednesday. With less than three months before voting, much of the nations political attention would typically be focused on the primary. Instead, the focus is on the impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump. New Jersey Sen. Booker faces especially intense pressure. Hes yet to meet the Democratic National Committees polling requirements for the December debate, and New Jersey Sen. Booker campaign acknowledges that New Jersey Sen. Booker needs to capitalize on the national spotlight. In this Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 photo, the stage for the Democratic presidential primary is seen before Wednesday's debate in Atlanta. ( AP Photo/Mike Stewart) The New Jersey senator took an apparent shot at Pete Buttigieg at one point, following the news that his campaign had used a stock photo of a woman in Kenya who apparently hadnothing to do with the campaign. I want to turn back to the issue of black voters, i have a lifetime of experience with black voters.Ive been one since I was 18. Nobody on this stage should need a focus group to hear from African-American voters.

5. President James Thrasher:

   Although we regret we will never be able to tell our full story in court, it is apparent that a trial many months from now would have left FSU fighting over the past rather than looking toward its very bright future.