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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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   • apariencia… ar, aparência, semelhança… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SEMBLANCE meaning: 1. a situation or condition that is similar to what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as….

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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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   What is semblance of piety?

   • 4.a. An appearance or outward seeming of (something which is not actually there or of which the reality is different from its appearance). With patches, colours, and with formes being fetcht From glist'ring semblances of piety. With high words, that bore Semblance of worth not substance.

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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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   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.

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   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.

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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 and see synonyms and translations.

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   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.

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   Semblance means the outward appearance or aspect of something, or a resemblance or copy of something. It can also mean a false or deceiving form or appearance. See synonyms, examples, and word origin of semblance.

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   Semblance is a noun that means the appearance or likeness of something or someone, or the fact of appearing to view. It comes from Old French semblaunce and Latin similitudo. See meanings, pronunciation, forms, frequency, compounds and quotations.