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semblance
noun
Picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
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ˈsɛm.bləns
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noun
Picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
noun
An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
“He hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity”
noun
An erroneous mental representation
“Artists use perspective in art to create an illusion of depth.”
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He hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity
He tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction
The situation soon took on a different color
Artists use perspective in art to create an illusion of depth.
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