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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

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The latest strikes bring further uncertainty to investors as to when shipping might resume at more typical levels through the Strait of Hormuz, with peace talks between Washington and Tehran no longer seeming imminent.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

“There’s so much pressure to seem like pro-innovation and there’s a lot of fear about seeming behind on that,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

"If his rhetoric is as dynamic as his seeming personality and he actually brings to life some of what he's talking about, the next two to three years will be more promising," she added.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

First, championship leader Kimi Antonelli suffered some kind of suspension failure when he was closing in on the Ferrari for the lead, and seeming set for another win.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Then he leaned on the stand, suddenly seeming old and weary.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

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