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What is another word for ostensibly?

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Seemingly, apparently, or on the surface

In a manner that seems to be case, but may not be so

In a manner that is expected or anticipated

Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty

So as to be highly visible or obvious

Probably or almost certainly

Adverb for characterized by or pertaining to a dreamlike blurring of real and imaginary elements

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Seemingly, apparently, or on the surface

to all intents and purposes

on the face of it

to the eye

for all intents and purposes

rumoredly^US

as far as one can tell

as far as one can see

according to popular belief

so it seems

it would seem

it would appear

to the casual observer

as far as one can judge

based on our information

as far as you can see

phonily^US

as far as anyone could tell

to judge by appearances

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“This is when cybercrooks set up Wi-Fi networks in public places so people can get wireless broadband connections, ostensibly for free.”

Adverb

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In a manner that seems to be case, but may not be so

labouredly^UK

laboredly^US

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“The scale of trade in relics, fake and ostensibly authentic, rose dramatically in this era.”

Adverb

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In a manner that is expected or anticipated

“He will, ostensibly, buy the arms for the Chad Republic at a low cost.”

Adverb

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Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty

all things being equal

as likely as not

all things considered

within realm of possibility

taking all things into consideration

by reasonable assumption

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So as to be highly visible or obvious

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Probably or almost certainly

beyond the shadow of a doubt

as sure as eggs is eggs

beyond a shadow of a doubt

come hell or high water

beyond shadow of a doubt

no two ways about it

there are no two ways about it

it goes without saying

in every respect

one-hundred percent

no ifs ands or buts about it

to all intents and purposes

in no uncertain terms

there's no denying it

beyond any shadow of a doubt

beyond shadow of doubt

without qualification

all things considered

to too great an extent

to too great an degree

to the fullest extent

without shades of grey

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Adverb

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Adverb for characterized by or pertaining to a dreamlike blurring of real and imaginary elements

flakily^UK

phonily^US

marvelously^US

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