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ostensible
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appearing or stated to be true or real, but potentially deceptive or misleading
Example
Journalists investigated whether the donations ' ostensible purpose aligned with the donors ' actual business interests.
The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss new business strategies, but much of the time was spent gossiping.
Her ostensible reason for missing work was sickness, but coworkers suspected she was really hungover.
Example
Journalists investigated whether the donations' ostensible purpose aligned with the donors' actual business interests.
The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss new business strategies, but much of the time was spent gossiping.
Her ostensible reason for missing work was sickness, but coworkers suspected she was really hungover.
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