semblance
Example Sentences
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When I asked the Vermont Independent what could be done to return to some semblance of normalcy, he seemed testy, waved his hands and said, “We’re doing the best we can.”
From Salon
But the script relies on too much plot to keep it moving forward and the dialogue lacks nuance, inference or any semblance of how people actually speak.
From Los Angeles Times
After that 2017 trip to Paris, the Scots had a rest week to lick their wounds and make a semblance of a recovery for the third round of matches.
From BBC
Indulging in niche snacks provides Bernadette with some semblance of power.
From MarketWatch
This is a squad that should compete for the title next season, but right now they have no semblance of an identity, and above all are no longer feared.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.