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as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
tried to project some semblance of confidence even though public speaking terrified her
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
a used-car dealer with only a semblance of honesty
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Recent Examples of semblance
These men are so devoid of any semblance of ethical boundaries that even spending just two hours with them borders on insufferable.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 2 June 2025
Memorial Day looms and, after it, the dog days of summer will arrive for a lineup still searching for any semblance of consistency.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2025
But, absent from their arguments is any semblance of law.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Trump segues into foreign policy There was some semblance of news from the Oval Office meeting beyond the dynamics between Trump and Musk.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 May 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 2 June 2025
Memorial Day looms and, after it, the dog days of summer will arrive for a lineup still searching for any semblance of consistency.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2025
But, absent from their arguments is any semblance of law.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Trump segues into foreign policy There was some semblance of news from the Oval Office meeting beyond the dynamics between Trump and Musk.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for semblance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semblance
Noun
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But his heart remained on the South Side, where fans appreciated him for his workmanlike approach, his quick pace and a lack of pretense.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The federal indictment alleged that Combs and his associates lured female victims, often under the pretense of a romantic relationship.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Taylor is making his initial appearance in federal court this afternoon, the FBI said.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The property completed a major renovation in late 2023, which likely propelled it to making its first appearance on the list of India’s best city hotels in 2024.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The narrow cobblestone street cuts through the city’s Old Town toward the waterfront and abuts the eastern facade of Diocletian’s Palace, an ancient Roman fortress built about 1,700 years ago.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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After arriving, fire crews reported that parts of the facade and some of the parapet separated from the parking garage, sending bricks crashing to the sidewalk and street below, Nolan said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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The two come face to face in the villa, three years after Clayton dumped Rachel in the season 26 finale of the ABC series.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Slusser was never spiked in the face during that game.—
Ryan Gaydos , Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The addition of countries such as Egypt and Ethiopia has meant that BRICS has increasingly taken on the guise of the Global South forum.—
Jorge Heine,
The Conversation,
7 July 2025
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Purified and reclaimed, these guises can take their place next to the other parts of her ever-expanding self-myth.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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Any foot impressions left in the shoes could be used to model the feet of the original wearers.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Some design choices, however, amplify the impression of tight quarters.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
Noun
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One of my biggest criticisms of HBO’s adaptation of The Last Of Us Part II, which is being adapted into multiple seasons of TV, is the way the show bungled the chronology.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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That’s certainly rare — especially when the show has been this successful.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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The watch will remain in effect until 7 p.m. with up to 10 inches possible, the National Weather Service said in an alert.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The effect means that the taxpayer will record $100 of income from two bets, even though the taxpayer did not actually win any money.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Semblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semblance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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