Apparent
Apparent adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Plain sailing and apparent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plain sailing" instead an adjective "Apparent".
Nearby Word: apparently
Plain sailing
Plain sailing noun - Easy unobstructed progress.
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Synonyms for Plain sailing
Apparent and plain sailing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apparent" instead an adjective phrase "Plain sailing".
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Plain sailing and Apparent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apparent/plain_sailing
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Plain sailing or Apparent. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/apparent/plain_sailing.
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