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View usage for: (sembləns) uncountable nounIf there is a semblance of a particular condition or quality, it appears to exist, even though this may be a false impression. [formal] At least a semblance of normality has been restored to parts of the country. [+ of] They had nursed Peter back to some semblance of health. Synonyms: appearance, show, form, air More Synonyms of semblance semblance in British English (ˈsɛmbləns) noun1. outward appearance, esp without any inner substance or reality Word origin C13: from Old French, from sembler to seem, from Latin simulāre to imitate, from similis like semblance in American English (ˈsɛmbləns) noun1. outward form or appearance; aspect 2. seeming likeness; resemblance 3. a likeness, image, or representation 4. false, assumed, or deceiving form or appearance 5. mere empty show; pretense SIMILAR WORDS: apˈpearance Word origin ME < OFr < sembler, to seem, appear < L similare, to make like < similis, like: see same Examples of 'semblance' in a sentencesemblance The need to impose a semblance of normal life behind the wire was a stubborn one.Let them at least have the semblance of normality in their early years.This at least has a vague semblance of reality.In this case an independent press and media become vital for maintaining any semblance of democracy.The energy that provoked the first semblance of life may also have been geothermal rather than solar.He longs for human contact and a semblance of normality.And that means a balancing act between bringing in fresh faces and maintaining some semblance of experience.But with help she is slowly returning to a semblance of normal life.But things are getting back to some semblance of normality.Not if you're to maintain any semblance of being a serious person.Despite the horror and destruction, a semblance of life goes on.If they had any semblance of control over this match, they completely lost that after half an hour too.Although these connections do not really exist, they do give us the semblance of control over what happens to us.A semblance of normality is returning.Now I find it hard to distinguish between the semblance and the reality.Sixteen years on, Srebrenica has regained a semblance of normality.It will be a long process, though, before a semblance of normality returns.To maintain a semblance of sovereignty, the taskforce has been given static tasks, guarding major sites and installations.I was still struggling to maintain some semblance of a system, and one morning the time came to spend an hour in prayer.He brings neither huge experience nor formidable physical presence to the game, which England must win to restore some semblance of credibility. In other languagessemblance British English: semblance NOUN If there is a semblance of a particular condition or quality, it appears to exist, even though this may be a false impression. At least a semblance of normality has been restored to parts of the country. - American English: semblance
- Brazilian Portuguese: aparência
- Chinese: 表象
- European Spanish: apariencia
- French: semblant
- German: Anschein
- Italian: parvenza
- Japanese: 見せかけ
- Korean: 외관
- European Portuguese: aparência
- Latin American Spanish: apariencia
Definition outward or superficial appearance They had nursed Peter back to some semblance of health. Seefront- sell someone short
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- semblance
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Additional synonymsAt work they hid their dislike of each other behind a façade of cheerfulness. Synonyms show, front, appearance, mask, exterior, guise, pretence, veneer, semblanceDefinition a representation in painting or sculpture, esp. of the human body a life-size bronze figure of a woman Synonyms representation, image, likenessDefinition the particular mode in which a thing or person appears The rejoicing took the form of exuberant masquerades. Synonyms mode, character, shape, appearance, arrangement, manifestation, guise, semblance, designDefinition an outward appearance He kept up a brave front. Synonyms appearance, look, show, face, air, bearing, aspect, manner, expression, exterior, countenance (literary), demeanour, mien (literary) Definition a false appearance The workers are being dismissed under the guise of a reorganization. Synonyms pretence, show, mask, disguise, face, front (informal), aspect, façade, semblanceDefinition the appearance or impression given to the public by a person or organization We are financially clean but we do need to improve our image. Synonyms profile, face, front (informal), role, mask, persona, façade, public face, public impression, assumed role, avatar Definition an imitative appearance a disservice in the likeness of a favour Synonyms appearance, form, guise, semblanceDefinition behaviour that hides one's true feelings His mask cracked, and she saw an angry and violent man. Synonyms façade, disguise, show, front (informal), cover, screen, blind, cover-up, veil, cloak, guise, camouflage, veneer, semblance, concealmentDefinition a person's manner, bearing, or appearance his mild manner and aristocratic mien Synonyms demeanour, look, air, bearing, appearance, aspect, presence, manner, carriage, aura, countenance (literary), deportmentDefinition a pretext He claimed the police beat him up under the pretence that he was resisting arrest. Synonyms pretext, claim, excuse, show, cover, mask, veil, cloak, guise, façade, masquerade, semblance, ruse, garb, wileAdditional synonymsThere was a remarkable resemblance between them. Synonyms similarity, correspondence, conformity, semblance, image, comparison, parallel, counterpart, analogy, affinity, closeness, parity, likeness, kinship, facsimile, sameness, comparability, similitude Definition something done to create an impression We need to make a show of acknowledging their expertise. Synonyms pretence, appearance, semblance, illusion, pretext, likeness, affectationthe astonishing similarity between my brother and my eldest son Synonyms resemblance, likeness, sameness, agreement, relation, correspondence, analogy, affinity, closeness, kinship, concordance, congruence, comparability, point of comparison, similitude, indistinguishability Definition a deceptive but convincing appearance He was able to fool people with his veneer of intellectuality. Synonyms mask, show, façade, front (informal), appearance, guise, pretence, semblance, false front |