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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semblance
Noun
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The federal indictment alleges that Combs and his associates lured two of the women under the pretense of a romantic relationship.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Theft by false pretenses: A Saratoga resident said someone convinced them to sign a property deed in lieu of foreclosure to avoid filing for bankruptcy.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Marking her first-ever Dior appearance, Kate delivered a bold and historic style moment steeped in royal legacy.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Moreover, some leadership teams today have heightened security concerns, in addition to the challenge of acting as the face and key driver of an organization’s strategic direction.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Alexander punched his father in the face, prompting Taylor to call 911.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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After joining the Bulls from the San Antonio Spurs in February in the three-team trade-deadline deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, Jones quickly made a strong impression on the coaching staff and front office.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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Yet, there’s a general mishmash impression, sort of like digging through Nana’s attic.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Noun
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More than a decade after its premiere, the show has experienced a major resurgence, especially among members of Gen Z (like myself).—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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The shows, which run back-to-back, bridge the gap between traditional broadcast and streaming TV, and firmly establish Llamas as the new face of NBC News.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
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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Map shows where a flood watch is in effect in central Texas Monday, July 7, 2025.—
July 7,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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“Semblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semblance. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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