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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
Some parents dive into unschooling with no structure and don’t initiate any semblance of traditional education unless explicitly asked by their children.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Still, the Cats were denied a sweep as the Canes made at least a semblance of a series out of it, though still facing two elimination games.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
But acknowledging a right to review is not the same as providing it, and the Administration has seemed almost frantic to deny any semblance of due process to those being targeted for removal.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Perhaps that will be enough to muster up some semblance of fight in these suddenly quite tame pack of Wolves.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Still, the Cats were denied a sweep as the Canes made at least a semblance of a series out of it, though still facing two elimination games.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
But acknowledging a right to review is not the same as providing it, and the Administration has seemed almost frantic to deny any semblance of due process to those being targeted for removal.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Perhaps that will be enough to muster up some semblance of fight in these suddenly quite tame pack of Wolves.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semblance
Noun
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Theft by false pretense: Someone contacted a Saratoga resident claiming to work for Kaiser Hospital and the Chinese police.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
17 June 2025
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World & Nation Sean Combs’ inner circle reveals a world of guns, abuse, kidnapping and death threats May 28, 2025 The federal indictment alleges that Combs and his associates lured female victims, often under the pretense of a romantic relationship.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Ten of his 26 Premier League appearances last season were at right-back or left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Now, during a recent appearance on Today, Johansson has weighed in.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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The brick facade will be about 75 feet tall, with the stadium rising 101 feet to the top of the canopy along Wells Street.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Krafty Photos Photo : Krafty Photos Outdoor art complements the facade’s contemporary design.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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Post-Showtime era Johnson remained in the fold as the face of the franchise, even if for only a bit longer.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Courtesy and respect have become strategic advantages in the face of mounting press hostility.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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What’s uncontested is that evolution in any guise has surprises in store.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 June 2025
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Many of Mulaney’s friends — including Kroll, Seth Meyers and others from Mulaney’s inner circle — convinced him to come under the guise of a college friend’s dinner.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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His powerful late kick and ability to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance in that race left a lasting impression.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The 77-year-old takes us through the songs, albums, and genres that left the biggest impression.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2025
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Nationwide, more than 145 people have been hospitalized with measles so far this year, federal data show, and many of those hospitalized have needed intensive care.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Almost 205,000 Hispanics live in Mecklenburg, the data shows, or about 58% of the region’s population of Latinos.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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Joe Raedle | Getty Images Economic uncertainty at home or military conflicts overseas -- each taken alone -- would normally have a significant effect on the bond market.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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The director added that the state would maintain control of the site as long as DeSantis’s state emergency declaration over immigration remains in effect.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
25 June 2025
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“Semblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semblance. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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