Apparent
Apparent adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Usage example: at the start of the investigation, the apparent cause of the plane crash was mechanical failure
Likely and apparent are semantically related. in seeming topic. In some cases you can use "Likely" instead an adjective "Apparent".
Nearby Word: apparently
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Later on, it becomes apparent that she is likely doing so to ensure none of those close to her are executed and has far worse done to them.
Source: Fan Fic / Gensokyo 20XX - Independence Day: The aliens, collectively, though there is no apparent supreme leader of the aliens in the first movie, and being a telepathic race, it's likely they have no such leader.
Source: Big Bad / Live-Action Films -
Given that Gamer Kid is an apparent troper, it's likely that he would've already looked up what Fanservice actually meant.
Source: Video Game / LEGO Dimensions
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