semblances

noun

Definition of semblancesnext
plural of semblance
1
as in facades
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive tried to project some semblance of confidence even though public speaking terrified her

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2
as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication a used-car dealer with only a semblance of honesty

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  1. facades
  2. appearances
  3. impressions
Noun
  • The facades are rigorous yet refined, giving way to luxurious but by no means in-your-face interiors.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Many others — painters of Pontiacs, drugstore facades or gumball machines — were dismissed as frivolous.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of facades
Noun
  • Oz’s rise to fame is largely tied to his frequent appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show in the early 2000s and his own subsequent daytime talk show.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Fans can find data, live sports schedules and search capabilities, and Gracenote expects to offer future product add-ons like a display of game scores; team standings; and nods to athlete appearances in entertainment content.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of appearances
Noun
  • But with her spot-on impressions of her mother’s southern drawl, her exaggerated pantomiming skills and her impeccable sense of timing, the minutiae of everyday life is spun into comedy gold.
    Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • An engaged workforce is vital for driving customer experience strategy—those who feel valued are more likely to create positive and lasting impressions on customers.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of impressions
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