1. clearly visible or understood; obvious
2. seeming real or true, but not necessarily so

Examples

• The damage to the car was apparent from across the street.
• It became apparent that we had taken the wrong turn.
• Her apparent confidence masked her nervousness.
• The apparent solution turned out to be more complicated than expected.
• The benefits of the new policy are apparent to everyone.
• His apparent indifference was just a defense mechanism.
• The apparent contradiction in her story raised questions.