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
Jigsaws are supposed to be quite calming, but any semblance of peace and tranquillity was gone in an instant, thanks to her dachshund named Winston.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Instead, the Royals have struggled to find any semblance of continuity.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
In open-plan offices, people started donning headphones to gain some semblance of privacy.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Suppose that a person is overtly placed on the watchlist, but they weren’t given any semblance of due process.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Instead, the Royals have struggled to find any semblance of continuity.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
In open-plan offices, people started donning headphones to gain some semblance of privacy.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Suppose that a person is overtly placed on the watchlist, but they weren’t given any semblance of due process.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for semblance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semblance
Noun
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The two men lured the woman under the pretense of a meeting then beat her to death in the desert because of her gender identity, prosecutors said.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Hoffa's son said the purpose of the meetings was just a pretense to get Hoffa alone to murder him.—
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Stewart, who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, made four appearances for the Dodgers, giving up two runs and six hits in 3⅔ innings for a 4.91 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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This happens due to the AI making use of statistical and probabilistic stipulations that are purposely devised to give the AI an appearance of being spontaneous and creative.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, on Gran Roque, pastel facades peek through palm fronds, and barefoot locals steer wooden boats across glassy lagoons.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The facade preservation will precede demolition of the rest of the building, according to a Sheetz news release.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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She was found screaming uncontrollably, with black tears streaming down her face (much like Wednesday), a disturbing physical reaction to her powers spiraling out of control.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The other mothers have covered their faces to not be identified.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Atelier 11 recently launched in its current guise, as Deadline first reported in July.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2025
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Even Zara has fallen under the guise of a gentle rebrand.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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Timmer, who has become a vocal critic of the Republican Party under Trump, said the episode left a lasting negative impression of Hall on him.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those early weeks create lasting impressions that professors and classmates will carry throughout your time on campus.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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About 75 minutes into the show, the couple opened up about this unique aspect of their relationship.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Watching the original show and spin-off in my 30s has been a mixed bag.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The driver of the motor vehicle remained at the scene and was not injured, according to Bessette. Road closures were in effect in the area of the crash as the Waterbury Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit investigated the incident, Bessette said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the soul-crushing, world-killing effects of AI and big tech, there is something electrifying about going analog and leaning the other way to discover a hidden story, an idea, a spark of inspiration from a book that was shelved by a librarian decades ago.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Semblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semblance. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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