Semblance

/sˈɛmbləns/

/ˈsɛmbɫəns/

Semblance

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

synonyms : color

picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing

synonyms : likeness

an erroneous mental representation

synonyms : illusion

Examples

1. The phrase, semblance shattered.

2. So too, a very intelligent machine might lack any semblance of a personality.

3. The book itself completely rejects any semblance of a traditional plot.

4. They just wanted some semblance of equality.