1
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
And the Giants still might struggle in 2025, but thanks to a late-night trade, New York now has at least a semblance of hope at the position: By taking a swing at Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart, the Giants might’ve found their starter of the future.
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Zak Keefer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Those willing to hold on until the final scene may find some semblance of satisfaction in the chaos.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Maresca praised the Portugal international’s performances in the role during Jackson’s injury absence, when his speed and selfless running restored some semblance of the usual balance to Chelsea’s attack.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 14 May 2025
While the men are away on the frontline, Greta, Anni, and the remaining villagers try to preserve a semblance of life.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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Zak Keefer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Those willing to hold on until the final scene may find some semblance of satisfaction in the chaos.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Maresca praised the Portugal international’s performances in the role during Jackson’s injury absence, when his speed and selfless running restored some semblance of the usual balance to Chelsea’s attack.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 14 May 2025
While the men are away on the frontline, Greta, Anni, and the remaining villagers try to preserve a semblance of life.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semblance
Noun
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After his arrest, Duffy had faked amnesia and sought asylum in a psychiatric hospital, where doctors prevented the police from interrogating him, but the pretense of the amnesia was exposed at the trial by his ex-wife and a friend.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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May 8 Theft by false pretense: Someone contacted a Saratoga resident, claiming to be a member of the Federal Trade Commission.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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In March, a continuing-ed event for morticians featured an appearance by Jennifer Muldowney, an Irish funeral planner who’s known as the Glam Reaper.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Mississippi State was making its 41st appearance in the tournament.—
Compiled From Wire Reports,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
Noun
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For the past two years, a prototype facade has been in use on a greenhouse in the University of Freiburg's Botanical Garden, in the state of Baden-Württemberg.—
Ben Coxworth
May 23,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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When a simple mistake turns into a fatal error for one of his patients, Sam tries to bury the truth under a facade of perfection, knowing that a lifetime of deceit is about to be exposed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Somewhere, sometime, somehow, Rob Tanner’s face will break into the loveliest smile, Arsenal will no longer be second and maybe Manchester United will stop being quite so bad.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Her face became immortalized on advertisements, greeting cards, bottles of hot sauce and all manner of gag gifts; it was even used as advertising décor on flags decorating a Manhattan record store — all without permission or compensation.—
Alan K. Rode,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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This was a trouncing of historical proportions, the biggest margin of defeat in the history of the Champions League final, both in its current version and its previous guise as European Cup.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Newspapers, once only a platform to distribute daily happenings, are continuing to inspire, only in a different guise.—
Samantha Tse,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But my impression is that my biggest problems with this season, from the killing of Joel to the single-minded vengeance arc, are all downstream of story decisions made years ago during the development of The Last of Us Part 2.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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The show is inspired by Manning Walker’s high school experience.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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In the wake of the band’s first few shows of their latest tour, Smallwood shared a reflective post on social media over the weekend, thanking fans for their support of new drummer Simon Dawson, and applauding those who heeded his request for limited phone usage during the gigs.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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This watch is in effect until 10 p.m. What to do as threat of lightning approaches?—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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This warning is in effect until 6 p.m. How to react when facing a lightning hazard?—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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“Semblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semblance. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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