by all appearances

A form of to all appearances — So far as anyone can tell by observation; apparently.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. alternativeAlternative form of to all appearances.
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APA

by all appearances. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20all%20appearances

MLA

“by all appearances.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20all%20appearances. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “by all appearances,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20all%20appearances.

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