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semblance

/ˈsɛmbəns/ noun · British & US
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What does semblance mean?

noun

A quality or appearance that is similar to something else, but not necessarily identical. A faint or slight resemblance.

Example

"The painting's semblance to a sunset was striking, but it was not a realistic depiction."

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