semblances

noun

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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Recent Examples of semblances Beginning it with starts from Mike Burrows on Friday and Spencer Arrighetti on Saturday — two of this starting rotation’s lone semblances of reliability — should provide some comfort. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semblances
  1. facades
  2. faces
  3. pretenses
  4. appearances
  5. guises
  6. effects
  7. shows
  8. impressions
Noun
  • Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
    — Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • But while Duval Street’s colorful facades and lively restaurants attract the crowds, the best seat in town is arguably offshore.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of facades
Noun
  • The section of the AT&T Stadium concourse where the group of DFW sports faces and media had gathered was quickly silenced.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • With so many faces coming and going, the hope is the swirl doesn't upset relationships and positive trend lines that have taken years to construct.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of faces
Noun
  • Trimpey also faces a felony charge of obtaining money by false pretenses.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • At school, Jin’s oldest daughter, Jane, teams up with a Black classmate, one of few, to expose their neighbors’ prejudices and pretenses.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of pretenses
Noun
  • Summerville joined West Ham from Leeds United in the summer of 2024 and has made 56 appearances over his two years in east London, scoring eight times and providing four assists.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Down 7-5 in the seventh, a two-out single by Michael Harris II breathed some life into the Braves’ offense, which had been dormant for the previous 13 plate appearances.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of appearances
Noun
  • Somewhere between a sandal and a ballet flat, caged silhouettes come in all manner of guises.
    — Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • Footballing success, in differing guises, came a long time ago.
    — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of guises
Noun
  • Given Nolan’s famous aversion to AI, there was a relief in knowing this incredible display of creativity came primarily from practical effects and shooting on location.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Smoke far beyond the flames For those with respiratory issues, the effects are much more grueling.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • Two Lionel Messi shows followed — including his setting of the all-time World Cup goals record.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Others pointed out the selective nature of making a big statement about arrests at a Phish concert, while most other shows go unremarked upon.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
Definition of shows
Noun
  • They were then compensated based on the impressions and engagement their content generated.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Mike Ford, who joined the Rays' baseball operations department earlier this year, recently shared his early impressions of working for one of New York's longtime division rivals.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of impressions

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