despite appearances

Examples (10)

• The American president, despite appearances, has only limited power.
• Despite appearances, the old house was structurally sound and well-maintained.
• He's actually very shy and thoughtful, despite appearances.
• The company, despite appearances of success, was deeply in debt.
• She was, despite appearances, incredibly strong and resilient after her ordeal.
• Despite appearances, the simple-looking dish required hours of meticulous preparation.
• Their marriage, despite appearances, had been unhappy for many years.
• Despite appearances of chaos, the project was perfectly under control.
• The seemingly calm dog, despite appearances, was very nervous around strangers.
• Despite appearances, the negotiation was going exactly as she had planned.