seem democratic

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Used to describe the appearance of being democratic.

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Examples (10)

  • The new voting process might seem democratic, but it has some underlying flaws.
  • On the surface, his leadership style seemed democratic, as he always asked for opinions.
  • It doesn't seem very democratic to make such a big decision without a vote.
  • While the company's structure was designed to seem democratic, the CEO retained ultimate control.
  • Does this arrangement really seem democratic to you?
  • The way the committee operates seems to be democratic, with everyone getting a chance to speak.
  • The reforms were implemented in a way that would seem democratic to the public.
  • At first, the online poll seemed democratic, but we later found out it could be easily manipulated.
  • A system where only a few people can run for office will never seem truly democratic.
  • Giving everyone a say might seem democratic, but it can also lead to indecision.