Ostensible and Phony

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Ostensible adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.

Usage example: the ostensible reason for the meeting turned out to be a trick to get him to the surprise party

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Phony and ostensible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phony" instead an adjective "Ostensible".

Nearby Word: ostensibly

Phony adjective - Being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud.

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Ostensible and phony are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ostensible" instead an adjective "Phony".

Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning

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