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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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“I don’t have a pair, so I’m not important enough,” Mato confessed, seeming to confirm that Florsheims have become something of a status symbol inside the administration.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

To some, Zuckerberg is an archetypal big tech boss - worthy of scrutiny not just for his company's scandals but also for seeming cold, robotic and ruthless.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But his inquiry illuminates one possible pathway through the mirrored hallways where history and myth reflect and distort each other in seeming perpetuity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

Dozens of white, crisscrossing ropes in the air, layered on top of each other, seeming to float.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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