For show and Seemingly

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Seemingly and for show are semantically related. in apparently topic. In some cases you can use "Seemingly" instead an adverb phrase "For show".

Seemingly adverb - From appearances alone.

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For show and seemingly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "For show" instead an adverb "Seemingly".

Nearby Words: seeming, seem, seemed

The Goggles Do Nothing: The goggles on top of his head are (seemingly) just for show.

Source: Comic Book / Disney Kingdoms
Subverted occasionally as 21 thinks that the henchman suits are just for show, but turn out to include first night vision goggles and later the seemingly impossible functional butterfly wings.

Source: Western Animation / The Venture Bros.
Chekhov's Gun: The seemingly useless yet expensive dragon statue that Felicity brings to class for show and tell houses the Heart of Darkness.

Source: Manga / Mail Order Ninja

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