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    semblance
    /ˈsɛmbləns/

    noun

    • 1. the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different: "she tried to force her thoughts back into some semblance of order"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSEMBLANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Semblance means a situation or condition that is similar to what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as hoped for. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and usage with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › semblanceSemblance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Semblance is a noun that means outward appearance, show, likeness, or resemblance. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of semblance from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySEMBLANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Semblance means a similarity or appearance of something, but not exactly the same. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › semblanceSEMBLANCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. outward aspect or appearance. Synonyms: air, mien, exterior, aspect. an assumed or unreal appearance; show. Synonyms: seeming. the slightest appearance or trace. a likeness, image, or copy. a spectral appearance; apparition. semblance.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › semblanceSemblance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of semblance. noun. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading. “he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity”. synonyms: color, colour, gloss, veneer. see more. noun. picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing. synonyms: likeness.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSEMBLANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Semblance means the outward appearance or aspect of something, or a resemblance or copy. It can also mean a false or deceiving form or appearance, or a spectral appearance.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › semblanceSemblance - definition of semblance by The Free Dictionary

    Semblance means an outward or token appearance that is deliberately misleading or without any inner substance or reality. Find synonyms, translations, examples and related words for semblance in this comprehensive online dictionary.