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seeming

American  
[see-ming] / ˈsi mɪŋ /

adjective

  1. apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified.

    a seeming advantage.

    Synonyms:
    superficial, external, ostensible

noun

  1. appearance, especially outward or deceptive appearance.

    Synonyms:
    pretense, face, semblance
seeming British  
/ ˈsiːmɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (prenominal) apparent but not actual or genuine

    seeming honesty

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. outward or false appearance

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of seeming

1300–50; Middle English semynge; see seem, -ing 2, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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A couple of panelists rue the seeming lack of attention paid to “Murdaugh: Death in the Family,” touting Oscar and two-time Emmy winner Patricia Arquette.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

His thesis adviser told the student newspaper that Rao managed to “accomplish an enormous amount without ever seeming to get out of balance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

This is forcing traders to reprice the yield curve with interest-rate cuts this year now seeming unlikely.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

This is a film that serves a purpose, and Jones’ amiable writing and Aramayo’s engaging performance dredge up just enough sentimentality while keeping the movie from seeming overly instructive.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

A New-York Tribune editorial expressed his confidence, “these singular sounds and seeming manifestations are not produced by Mrs. Fox and her daughters, nor by any human being connected with them.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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