1. outward appearances or forms that resemble something else
Usage: plural of semblance
2. partial or superficial resemblances to something
Usage: often implies something not genuine or complete

Examples

• The old building retained only faint semblances of its former grandeur.
• Despite their efforts, the negotiations showed no semblances of progress.
• The twins bore striking semblances to their grandmother.
• The dictator maintained mere semblances of democratic processes.
• After the storm, we could see semblances of the original garden design.
• The actor’s performance captured subtle semblances of the historical figure.
• The peace talks offered only weak semblances of hope for resolution.