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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Perhaps Posey will look into that now that the pretense of the campaign has been lost.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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UConn is already closing small classes and programs on the pretense of efficiency, while asking faculty to teach increasingly larger classes.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Mississippi State was making its 41st appearance in the tournament.—
Compiled From Wire Reports,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Ait-Nouri has made 157 appearances for Wolves since joining, initially on loan, in 2020.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Drop the facade to create space for genuine connection.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The damage to the facade appears mostly cosmetic, but the threat to the priceless VHS tapes, DVDs, Blu-rays, and more media locked inside was enough to close the shop for several days.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Her poise in the face of cold windy weather and a volatile opponent helped propel Gauff to victory.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Appleton was found dead in his truck with a gunshot to the side of his head and face.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Noun
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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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That gives the impression, in the stage production, that Clooney’s Murrow is going toe to toe with the real-life McCarthy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2025
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But McKayla hastens to correct the generic impression.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Blanchfield’s management team reported that she will be paid her full show and win money for UFC Vegas 107.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The show the British band put on May 31 at Stanford Stadium, which kicks off a final leg of a planetary peregrination that ends this fall in London, was good fun polished to a delirious sheen.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
Noun
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In effect, a millionaire pays a smaller share of their income into Social Security than a middle-class teacher or nurse.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 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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“Semblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semblance. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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