appear normal

Frequency: 7.520.0 per million words

To give the impression of being usual, typical, or expected.

normalVERB + normal (adj)

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appear

Examples (10)

  • Despite the shock, he tried to appear normal during the meeting.
  • She forced herself to smile, hoping to appear normal to her colleagues.
  • The doctor said the test results appear normal, which is good news.
  • It's hard to appear normal when you're feeling so anxious inside.
  • The children tried to appear normal when their parents walked in.
  • Everything may appear normal on the surface, but there are underlying issues.
  • He spoke calmly, trying to make the situation appear normal for the younger kids.
  • After the incident, life slowly began to appear normal again.
  • The house was tidy, making it appear normal to anyone who visited.
  • Despite the sudden change, their routine continued to appear normal.