seemingly solid

Frequency: 4.10.9 per million words

appearing to be solid on the surface

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Examples (10)

  • The old bridge looked seemingly solid, but engineers found hidden cracks beneath the surface.
  • Despite its seemingly solid exterior, the ancient statue was crumbling from within.
  • The company's financial standing appeared seemingly solid until the audit revealed massive hidden debts.
  • She presented a seemingly solid argument, but it had several logical flaws upon closer inspection.
  • The ice on the pond looked seemingly solid, yet it was too thin to walk on safely.
  • His confidence was seemingly solid, but deep down, he harbored many doubts about his abilities.
  • The new policy created a seemingly solid solution, which later proved impractical and ineffective.
  • From a distance, the structure seemed seemingly solid against the storm, but closer inspection showed wear.
  • They built a seemingly solid case against the defendant, but the jury was ultimately not convinced.
  • The economy felt seemingly solid for months, just before the unexpected market downturn.