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
So-called and apparent are semantically related. in seeming topic. In some cases you can use "So-called" instead an adjective "Apparent".
Nearby Word: apparently
So-called
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- seeming and apparent
- seeming and so-called
- outward and apparent
- outward and so-called
- simple and apparent
- simple and so-called
- superficial and apparent
- superficial and so-called
- imaginary and apparent
- imaginary and so-called
- supposed and apparent
- supposed and so-called
- nominal and apparent
- nominal and so-called
Both words in one sentence
- This can be very frustrating for those seeking to buy a Mahjong game online, as nearly all so-called "Mahjong" games are actually Shanghai, and the error isn't always apparent from the description.
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When she meets Eek, his kidness (and apparent sex appeal) manage to melt that so-called icy heart.
Source: Western Animation / Eek! The Cat -
In Beverly Hills Cop II, this is the Big Bad's apparent modus operandi, by leaving so-called "alphabet clues" at the scene of each of his daring crimes.
Source: Criminal Mind Games
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So-called and Apparent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apparent/so-called
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