26984 words

semblance

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
a situation or condition that is similar to what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as hoped for:

Examples:

The city has now returned to some semblance of normality after last night's celebrations.
He was executed without even the semblance of a fair trial.
2
a similarity to something, or the appearance of being or having something:

Examples:

She’s raising two kids, holding down a full-time job, and trying to maintain some semblance of a personal life.

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