synonym for 'at first sight'?

Question

can anyone suggest some alternative ways to say 'at first sight...'

i.e. when you first consider the matter it appears that ..... however,  upon closer inspection the reality is that....

Linda · Accepted Answer

at first glance ,allegedly, as if, as though, at a glanc, in all likelihood, intuitively, it appears that, it seems that, most likely, on the face of it, ostensibly, outwardly, plausibly, possibly, probably, professedly, reasonably, reputably, speciously, superficially, supposedly, tangibly, to all appearances

Cindy · Answer

Initially

maxwelll_tripelllo · Answer

Upon initial inspection it may seem...but that is not the case.

? · Answer

When first I laid my eyes upon that glorious visage

SirDarkvain · Answer

At first glance.
o.O

Barbara · Answer

One's first impression / thought ....
Immediately / at once ....
At first glance ....

Live your Life · Answer

"outwardly" 
"on the face of it'

.. That's all I got. haha.

synonym for 'at first sight'?

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