Ostensibly

The ostensibly traditional family turned out to have many secrets and scandals.

The athlete's ostensibly clean record was called into question after a doping scandal.

The teacher gave the class extra homework, ostensibly to help them learn better, but many students felt it was just a way to punish them for misbehavior.

The politician's ostensibly sincere apology was met with skepticism by the public.

The advertisement ostensibly promises a miraculous weight loss solution, but it's just a marketing gimmick.

The ostensibly successful business was actually in debt.

The doctor's diagnosis was ostensibly accurate, but the patient sought a second opinion just to be sure.

Ostensibly, he was happy with his new job, but deep down, he was miserable.

The ostensibly comfortable chair was actually quite uncomfortable.

She ostensibly dislikes sweets but always sneaks a piece of candy.

The author's latest book was ostensibly a work of fiction, but many readers saw it as a commentary on current events.

The CEO's ostensibly successful leadership was undermined by poor decision-making.

She ostensibly supports animal rights, but she wears fur coats.

He ostensibly finished his homework, but his grades suggest otherwise.

The package was ostensibly delivered, but I cannot find it anywhere.

The cat was ostensibly sleeping, but I suspect it was just pretending.

The restaurant was ostensibly serving vegetarian food, but there was meat in the soup.

The instructions were ostensibly easy to follow, but I still made a mistake.

The advertisement was ostensibly for a job, but it turned out to be for a pyramid scheme.

The book was ostensibly a romance, but it had elements of horror.

The car was ostensibly in good condition, but it broke down after a week.

The meeting was ostensibly to discuss new ideas, but it was just a way for the boss to show off.

The film was ostensibly a comedy, but it had some dark moments.

The newspaper's ostensibly unbiased reporting was heavily influenced by political leanings.

The politician ostensibly promised to increase funding for education.

The company ostensibly values work-life balance but expects employees to work long hours.

She ostensibly volunteered to help with the project but didn't contribute much.

He ostensibly believes in gender equality but makes sexist comments.

The new school policy, ostensibly created to promote diversity, actually ended up segregating students.

He claims to be a pacifist; ostensibly, he always carries a gun.

The ostensibly eco-friendly car was found to have a significant carbon footprint.

The ostensibly harmless prank ended up causing significant damage.

The author's ostensibly factual book was debunked by experts in the field.

The company's ostensibly ethical practices were called into question by the media.

Her ostensibly innocent question was actually a way to gather information about him.

The charity ostensibly donates all proceeds to the cause, but only a fraction actually goes to it.

The company's ostensibly generous bonus program was actually quite stingy.

Ostensibly, I bought this expensive dress because it was on sale.

The ostensibly simple task was actually very complicated and difficult.

Ostensibly, I can't go to the gym today because my car won't start.

The movie was ostensibly a comedy, but it had many serious moments.

The employee was ostensibly following company policy, but her actions still raised concerns among her coworkers.

Ostensibly, I can't come to your wedding because I already have plans.

The teacher's ostensibly impartial grading was questioned by some students.

The salesman ostensibly offered a great deal, but it turned out to be a scam.

The ostensibly secure lock proved to be easily picked by the thief.

The politician's ostensibly generous promises were not reflected in his actions.

She ostensibly enjoys spending time with her in-laws.

Ostensibly, I didn't call you back because I was in a meeting.

His ostensibly charitable donations were merely a front for his own personal gain.