seemingly conventional
Frequency: 6.79.5 per million words
Appearing to be conventional on the surface, but perhaps not in reality.
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Examples (10)
- Her seemingly conventional lifestyle hid a rebellious streak.
- The seemingly conventional businessman was actually a modern art collector.
- Behind his seemingly conventional appearance lay an adventurous spirit.
- The seemingly conventional neighborhood concealed many interesting secrets.
- She challenged the seemingly conventional wisdom with bold new ideas.
- The seemingly conventional approach proved to be surprisingly innovative.
- Their seemingly conventional marriage was built on unconventional values.
- The artist's seemingly conventional paintings contained hidden political messages.
- His seemingly conventional methods achieved remarkable results.
- The seemingly conventional story took an unexpected twist.