as in seeming
very close to being something without actually being it
Even after twenty years living on the same street the reclusive man was still a virtual stranger to his neighbors.
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Recent Examples of virtual
The challenge becomes how health systems can ensure continuity between virtual and brick-and-mortar experiences to avoid fragmented care journeys.
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Lauren Giella
claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Payments will either be sent directly to the bank account provided on the claim form, or via PayPal, a virtual prepaid Mastercard, Venmo or Zelle.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Garnet Fire officials will host a virtual community meeting tomorrow at 5:30 PM to provide an update on the current situation and address questions.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Advocates applaud virtual hearing process accessibility features like not having to take off a full day from work and a commitment to language access through interpreter services.
—Buspatrol - A Mission-Driven Organization, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Giella
claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Payments will either be sent directly to the bank account provided on the claim form, or via PayPal, a virtual prepaid Mastercard, Venmo or Zelle.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Garnet Fire officials will host a virtual community meeting tomorrow at 5:30 PM to provide an update on the current situation and address questions.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Advocates applaud virtual hearing process accessibility features like not having to take off a full day from work and a commitment to language access through interpreter services.
—Buspatrol - A Mission-Driven Organization, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for virtual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtual
seeming
Adjective
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The insurer’s spokesperson declined an opportunity to clarify this seeming contradiction.—
Mario Ariza,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Virtual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtual. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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