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. Nicole Sapstead:

   When UKAD asserts a Whereabouts Failure against an athlete, the athlete has the opportunity to challenge the apparent Whereabouts Failure through an external Administrative Review, before it is confirmed, only when three Whereabouts Failures are confirmed is the case then put through an independent review to determine whether the athlete has a case to answer.

2. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha:

   From this incident, it is apparent that there are active individuals or groups that harbor the intention to damage Thailand, who may be pursuing political gain or other intentions by damaging the economy and tourism.

3. White House:

   It's apparent from recent news reports they'd benefit from some new leadership and this is an opportunity for that organization to try to improve their public image and to make sure that the actions of that organization are consistent with their mission.

4. Human Rights Watch:

   The attack on the factory in the Sanaa governorate, which appeared to be producing only civilian goods, killed one person, and was in apparent violation of international humanitarian law.

5. Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy:

   I am disappointed and disturbed at the apparent lack of judgement described in this report. Behavior of the type described in the report is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Our mission is too important.