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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"
   • ▪ resemblance; similarity: "it bears some semblance to the thing I have in mind"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from sembler ‘seem’, from Latin similare, simulare ‘simulate’.

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

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   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.

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   Learn the meaning of semblance, a word that can describe outward appearance, aspect, likeness, or image. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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   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. see more.

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   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Spelling Bee Quiz Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of SEMBLANCE is outward and often specious appearance or show : form. How to use semblance in a sentence.

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   What is an example of a semblance?

   • A quite young child will, for example, pretend to do something, as to take an empty cup and carry out the semblance of drinking. Secure in his authority, to its outward semblance he was rather indifferent. Semblance definition: outward aspect or appearance..

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   What does a semblance of a condition mean?

   • If there is a semblance of a particular condition or quality, it appears to exist, even though this may be a false impression. They had nursed Peter back to some semblance of health. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4.

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   Is semblance a real thing?

   • Semblance is all about illusion. Cramming all of your dirty clothes into the closet gives the semblance, or false appearance, that you've done your laundry — but the stench might give you away.

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   Semblance definition: outward aspect or appearance.. See examples of SEMBLANCE used in a sentence.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › semblanceSEMBLANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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   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. See synonyms, word origin, and usage examples from various sources.

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   Semblance means the appearance or likeness of something, or the fact of appearing to view. It comes from Latin similitudo, meaning likeness or resemblance. See the historical and current usage of semblance in sentences and phrases.