(a) semblance of something
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some semblance of something — a/some/semblance of something phrase a situation in which something only appears in a small amount The country was finally returning to some semblance of normality. Thesaurus: small amounts of a feeling or qualitysynonym Main entry: semblance … Useful english dictionary
semblance — sem|blance [ sembləns ] noun a/some semblance of something a situation in which something only appears in a small amount: The country was finally returning to some semblance of normality … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
semblance — UK [ˈsembləns] / US noun a/some semblance of something a situation in which something only appears in a small amount The country was finally returning to some semblance of normality … English dictionary
semblance — ► NOUN ▪ the outward appearance or apparent form of something. ORIGIN from Old French sembler seem , from Latin similare simulate … English terms dictionary
semblance — n. 1 the outward or superficial appearance of something (put on a semblance of anger). 2 resemblance. Etymology: ME f. OF f. sembler f. L similare, simulare SIMULATE … Useful english dictionary
semblance — noun 1》 the outward appearance or apparent form of something. 2》 archaic resemblance. Origin ME: from OFr., from sembler seem , from L. similare, simulare simulate … English new terms dictionary
semblable — n. & adj. n. a counterpart or equal. adj. archaic having the semblance of something, seeming. Etymology: ME f. OF (as SEMBLANCE) … Useful english dictionary
mock — /mɒk / (say mok) verb (t) 1. to assail or treat with ridicule or derision. 2. to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively. 3. to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit. 4. to defy; set at naught. 5. to deceive, delude, or disappoint.… …
simulacrum — noun (plural simulacra; also crums) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from simulare Date: 15th century 1. image, representation < a reasonable simulacrum of reality Martin Mayer > 2. an insubstantial form or semblance of something ; trace … New Collegiate Dictionary
idol — /uyd l/, n. 1. an image or other material object representing a deity to which religious worship is addressed. 2. Bible. a. an image of a deity other than God. b. the deity itself. 3. any person or thing regarded with blind admiration, adoration … Universalium
