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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semblances
Noun
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Sofia Giulia Feriani’s 2025 research at the Technical University of Denmark documented exactly this effect—building facades acting as acoustic mirrors, amplifying sound at certain spots.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Via Mormino Penna is one of Sicily’s most theatrical streetscapes, lined with facades adorned with apotropaic masks, grotesque faces meant to ward off evil.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Proposals to prohibit federal immigration agents from masking their faces have gained new life in states -- thanks in part to a court ruling that blocked the nation's first such law, in California.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The likes of Starstruck star Emma Sidi and Black Ops lead Hammed Animashaun are well known, but newer faces include social media breakouts like Al Nash, stand-up circuit talents including Ania Magliano, and Shakespearean theater actors such as George Fouracres.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The adults were arrested on suspicion of theft from an elder, theft by false pretenses, conspiracy, contracting without a license and other offenses.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Yet even as Starbucks attempts to refocus on coffee by moving away from desserts masquerading as drinks, newer chains are making no pretenses about selling beverages that can easily tide someone over through a mealtime or two.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Oklahoma State had lost in the first round in its last two March Madness appearances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Phillies want to keep their postseason run going — four straight appearances headed into 2026 — and have locked up all veteran members of their staff to long-term deals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But sometimes the squashing of speech can appear in other guises.—
Andrea Valdez,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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This moment will come in many guises.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Middlemen forms a trio with Mark McGurl’s The Program Era (2011), which examines the rise of MFAs, and Dan Sinykin’s Big Fiction (2023), which follows the effects of publishing’s conglomeration.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The bill passed with bipartisan support, though some Democratic lawmakers raised concerns about its long-term effects.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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At Thunder Valley Casino Resort’s The Venue, world-class musical artists, comedians and other entertainment shows will perform this year, according to the casino’s website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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As the crash shows, air-traffic-control staffing is crucial to aviation safety.—
Colleen Mondor,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Here are impressions of the game from a Johnny-come-lately.—
Michel A. Ibrahim,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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That said, the Huskies’ sixth championship managed to out-deliver the similarly ho-hum UConn-San Diego State broadcast from the previous year by some 133,000 impressions.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Semblances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semblances. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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