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sem·blance \ˈsemblən(t)s\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English semblaunce, from Middle French semblance, from Old French sembler to be like, seem + -ance — more at resemble 1. : the appearance of a person or thing : outward show : form 2. : countenance, face, aspect 3. a. : phantasmal form : apparition b. : one that resembles another : image, likeness 4. : actual or apparent resemblance : similarity 5. : specious appearance : mere show < a somewhat different form of protectorate which has the semblance of a pact between equals — Atlantic > 6. : slightest appearance < without the semblance of an excuse > Synonyms: see appearance |