apparently meaningless

Frequency: 6.835.5 per million words

Suggests that something seems meaningless on the surface, but may not be.

meaninglessADVERB + meaningless

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apparently

Examples (10)

  • The ancient symbols seemed apparently meaningless to the untrained eye.
  • At first glance, his rambling speech was apparently meaningless, but a closer look revealed a hidden message.
  • She dismissed his comments as apparently meaningless chatter, not realizing their true intent.
  • The scientist studied the apparently meaningless data, searching for a pattern.
  • Despite being apparently meaningless, the ritual held deep cultural significance for the tribe.
  • The abstract artwork was apparently meaningless to most viewers, but the artist had a clear vision.
  • He found himself repeating apparently meaningless phrases, a side effect of his anxiety.
  • The noise from the factory was apparently meaningless to outsiders, but the workers understood its rhythm.
  • Critics argued that the new policy was apparently meaningless without proper enforcement.
  • The expert quickly deciphered the apparently meaningless jargon.