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semblance

Semblance describes having an outward appearance that resembles something desired, even if the reality doesn't match the appearance. (noun)

An example of semblance is when you stuff all your paperwork in a drawer.

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See semblance in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See semblance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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