semblances

noun

Definition of semblancesnext
plural of semblance
1
as in facades
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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2
as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication a used-car dealer with only a semblance of honesty

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  1. facades
  2. appearances
  3. impressions
Noun
  • Also inspiring were examples of cutting-edge architecture with zero boundary facades blurring the line between indoors and out.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Signs of destruction are clearly visible throughout its streets – shrapnel holes in facades, damage caused by falling debris, destruction caused by direct hits by rockets.
    Ivana Kottasová and Zeena Saifi, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of facades
Noun
  • Which is why those Big Noon appearances are so important.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Ferrara served as an alumni ambassador for the Dodgers since 2009 and was still making appearances for the organization this year.
    Staff and news service reports, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of appearances
Noun
  • And what were his impressions of Mastroianni and Loren?
    Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • First Impressions In business, as in life, first impressions can have a big impact.
    Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of impressions
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