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
When spring arrives, flowering trees in Front Range parks erupt with white and pink blossoms, a gorgeous sight that can offer a semblance of consolation for frustrated weekend tennis players enduring long waits for free courts.
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
The government is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
There were militarized zones that reasserted a semblance of order through repression as well as cults of personality organized around a leader’s ability to provide a sense of purpose.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
The government is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process that is the foundation of our constitutional order.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
The government is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
There were militarized zones that reasserted a semblance of order through repression as well as cults of personality organized around a leader’s ability to provide a sense of purpose.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
The government is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process that is the foundation of our constitutional order.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semblance
Noun
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In the source material, Dina’s pregnancy is used as an excuse to leave her behind in the theatre, pitting players as Ellie alone, who can set aside any pretenses of the journey being anything more than a revenge mission without her partner’s safety to worry about.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Republicans who fall for this scheme are abandoning any pretense of free-market principles.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Authorities arrested a total of 80 anti-Israel protesters, with 78 of those arrested ordered to make a desk appearance for criminal trespass, and two of the protesters were issued a summons.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2025
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That December, the Saturday Night actor made another appearance on her Instagram feed in a sweet video of him kissing her cheek in front of a Christmas tree.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Late on Thursday, Dolton Village Trustee Stanley Brown took in the church’s facade from beneath his black cap.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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While this might create a show-stopping facade, bigger isn’t always better.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Pamela Anderson is baring it all about going bare face.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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With the potential of at least three sitting Democratic House members vying for Durbin’s spot and the announcement that longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston will not seek a 15th term, at least four of the state’s 17-seat House delegation in Washington could open up to new faces.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Alpine, which is owned by Renault and has won four world titles in its previous guises as Benetton and Renault, has undergone a period of significant staff and management upheaval since Szafnauer’s departure.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Cybercriminals Cyber threat opportunism takes many guises, from ransomware actors leveraging media interest in Elon Musk and DOGE to launch a trillion-dollar attack, to physical attackers using shoulder-surfing techniques to steal your phone and access the data contained within.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This tiny percentage creates 9 billion impressions in the LinkedIn feed every week.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Although a few mega-hits such as China’s Nezha 2 and Thailand’s How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies gives the impression that all is well – the truth is that box office recovery has been slow or uneven across most territories.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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The case out of Dedham, Massachusetts has turned into a years-long whodunnit legal saga that has garnered massive intrigue from true-crime fans across the country, spurring an array of podcasts, movies, and television shows.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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That decision does set up a show that could go on and on.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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That could lead the Fed to keep rates elevated until the duties – and their effects on consumption, business outlays and hiring – drive unemployment to about 4.7% by next year, the research firm said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Powder Overload For that soft, glowy effect, Paige relies on cream blushes and radiant finishes.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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“Semblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semblance. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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