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as in pretense
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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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
a used-car dealer with only a semblance of honesty
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Recent Examples of semblance
The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.
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Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
This helps so that the LGM already has a mathematical and computational semblance of what various types of scenes and geospatial settings are like.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The size of that tax is de facto determined by a trade group staffed by industry insiders with no semblance of accountability to the public.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
By Cutting Out The Noise The Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth headphones are a game-changer for anyone seeking a semblance of a quiet office environment.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
This helps so that the LGM already has a mathematical and computational semblance of what various types of scenes and geospatial settings are like.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The size of that tax is de facto determined by a trade group staffed by industry insiders with no semblance of accountability to the public.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
By Cutting Out The Noise The Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth headphones are a game-changer for anyone seeking a semblance of a quiet office environment.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semblance
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Under the pretense of protecting her family, Emilia sends her wife, Jessi (Gomez), and their children to Switzerland.Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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When Avril moves in with a woman, resorting for a while to the pretense of separate bedrooms, this upheaval in their lives is barely mentioned.Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
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The Tigers were the No. 12 seed in their first appearance since 2020 and seventh overall.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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For most programs, 10 wins and a Playoff appearance would be enough.Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The round arches were repeated on the main facade around entrances and in the panel surrounding the stained glass rose window.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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That red brick facade and handsome shutters hold timeless charm, but the city condo has even more delights inside.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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In his July speech, Trump suggested a bitcoin reserve would help the U.S. dominate the global bitcoin market in the face of growing competition from China.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jackets forward Kevin Labanc raced off to the dressing room late in the third with blood trickling from his chin or mouth after taking a caromed puck off the face.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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In each portrait the artist assumes the guise of an actor or entertainer, gazing into the camera with a pleased expression or a toothy smile.Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Combat, a rare low point of the original, returns in a newly scrappy guise: Each swing, dodge, and pull of the trigger is a moment of high-octane drama in itself.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
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Hailey Bieber’s new Rhode Barrier Butter seems to be making quite the impression, solidifying itself as a best-seller in her edited skin-care range (there are just five products, after all).Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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These recipes were often simple enough to save time for the main event but always delicious enough to leave a lasting impression.Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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In an episode stuffed with huge stars, leave it to McCarthy to give the show its most GIFable and potentially viral moment.Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Brittany Cartwright took in the show with her 3-year-old son, Cruz.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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How to save a life Naloxone is an over-the-counter nasal-spray medication that can save an overdose victim by rapidly reversing the effects of fentanyl, heroin and other opioids.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Separately a freeze watch is in effect for parts of northern Florida and southern Georgia from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Semblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semblance. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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