Synonyms of first blush

first blush

phrase

as in face

outward and often deceptive indication

At first blush the story seemed plausible, but a closer look proved it to be false.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• face
• appearance
• impression
• effect
• outward
• guise
• seeming
• semblance
• implication
• name
• pretense
• suggestion
• show
• likeness
• air
• resemblance
• demonstration
• display
• hint
• fiction
• representation
• imitation
• simulation
• front
• facade
• image
• pose
• exterior
• mask
• Potemkin village
• surface
• insinuation
• cloak
• shape
• masquerade
• shell
• pretence
• affectation
• make-believe
• gloss
• façade
• make-belief
• imposture
• disguise
• veneer
• patina