semblances

plural of semblance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for semblances
Noun
  • Today’s discerning consumers seek genuine stories, not polished facades.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Using roll-to-roll nanoimprint lithography (NIL), the team has developed decorative films that allow photovoltaic (PV) modules to seamlessly blend into building facades without sacrificing efficiency.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.
    Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Now 20, Speed is considered one of the most recognizable faces in the entire streaming world — buoyed by live streaming tours that take his subscribers out of the typical stream and along with him on breakneck adventures across the globe.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • They were arraigned on Friday in Brockton District Court on one count each of larceny over $1,200 by false pretenses, embezzlement, and conspiracy.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Since then, immigration raids have escalated — often under questionable pretenses.
    Sonia Banker, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • His other notable roles include appearances on Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) and Only Murders in the Building (2024), as well as a leading role on Hulu's Welcome to Chippendales (2022–2023), which nabbed him an Emmy nomination.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
  • In 598 plate appearances, Ozzie Albies has hit 15 long balls, tallied 64 RBIs and scored 66 runs.
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Human intervention has helped to curb the effects on some of the most imperiled native species, and in some cases, even succeeded in recovery efforts, but the overarching threat of climate change persists.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The row over the rebate may have other unwanted side-effects.
    Ian King, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Bad actors can take on all kinds of guises—including pretending to be lawyers.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • These aren't just impressions—they're experiences that drive immediate conversion while building brand affinity.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Driving impressions The Sportage hybrid accelerates well from a standstill.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • After both shows ended in 2014, Meyer focused on voice acting, lending his talents to SuperMansion (2015–2017), and Crossing Swords (2020).
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
  • As fans scramble to catch the ball, footage shows, the ball appears to land one row in front of a woman while a man runs over and grabs it.
    Chandelis Duster, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Semblances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semblances. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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