semblances

plural of semblance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semblances
Noun
  • Both lands are based on Marvel's comics, rather than its movies, but IMG's is more immersive as its rides are hidden behind colorful facades of famous Marvel Comics' landscapes.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 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
  • Despite having Hunger Games‘ Francis Lawrence’s name on the pic as director, and rising genre scribe JT Mollner, the pic stars plenty of fresh faces and carries what looks to be an anti-military message in its trailers, which is bound to upset the middle of the country.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The show is also adding some new faces to Season 51, with Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska joining the cast.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Harold is so clearly not a great man that his pretenses feel more like cries for help.
    Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The slam was the third time in his past four appearances that Scott has allowed a walk-off hit in a Dodgers’ loss – two home runs and a two-run single.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Clemens hadn’t received more than 150 plate appearances in any season prior to this one.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This innovative installation may hold one of the keys to accelerating a transition away from fossil fuels that scientists say is necessary if the world is to avoid the worst effects of climate change.
    Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Notably, this same mechanism underlies cocaine’s effects, highlighting its potency.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 16 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
  • Confirmatory searching occurs when individuals seek information that reinforces their initial impressions.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Recovered evidence includes a bolt-action rifle and forensic impressions lifted from the rooftop, including palm and forearm imprints and footwear marks.
    Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The eligibility dates for the 2024 Emmy Awards apply to shows that aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • There will be mermaid swim shows and meet and greets, pirate adventure shows and sailor camp.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Semblances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semblances. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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