"Semblance" Example Sentences
1. He tried to maintain a semblance of normality despite the chaos around him.
2. The politician's speech had the semblance of sincerity, but everyone knew it was just empty promises.
3. The old building had a semblance of grandeur, but it was clear that time had taken its toll.
4. She put on a brave face to keep up the semblance of confidence, even though she was terrified inside.
5. The carefully curated display gave the semblance of an art gallery, but it was really just a showroom.
6. The disheveled man had no semblance of dignity left after losing everything he owned.
7. The elaborate makeup gave her the semblance of a completely different person.
8. The teacher tried to maintain a semblance of order in the classroom, but the rowdy students made it difficult.
9. The deserted street had the eerie semblance of a ghost town.
10. He held onto the semblance of hope that everything would work out in the end.
11. The festival had the semblance of a medieval fair, complete with jousting and sword fighting.
12. The actor wore a fake mustache to give himself the semblance of a different character.
13. The broken pieces of the vase were glued together to give the semblance of its original form.
14. The rundown house had the semblance of a haunted mansion, with creaky floors and broken windows.
15. She tried to hide her nervousness behind a semblance of indifference.
16. The emergency services tried to maintain a semblance of normality in the aftermath of the disaster.
17. The city skyline had the semblance of a work of art, with its towering skyscrapers and colorful lights.
18. The politician's apology had the semblance of sincerity, but it was clear that he was just trying to save face.
19. The sparse decorations gave the party the semblance of a minimalist gathering.
20. The unexpected arrival of the celebrity gave the small town the semblance of a glitzy event.
21. The ancient ruins had the semblance of a lost world, with overgrown vegetation and crumbling structures.
22. The staged accident had the semblance of a real emergency, fooling even the most experienced responders.
23. The cleverly disguised spy had the semblance of an ordinary tourist, blending in with the crowd.
24. The prepared speech had the semblance of authenticity, but it was clearly written by a team of writers.
25. The computer-generated image had the semblance of reality, with intricate details and lifelike movement.
26. The extravagant wedding had the semblance of a royal affair, with golden decorations and ornate dresses.
27. The makeshift shelter had the semblance of a cozy cabin, with warm blankets and a crackling fire.
28. The rehearsed performance had the semblance of spontaneity, with actors improvising their lines.
29. The carefully arranged flowers gave the room the semblance of a peaceful garden.
30. The hastily constructed building had the semblance of a sturdy structure, but it collapsed under its own weight.
Common Phases
1. There was a
semblance of order in the chaos;
2. She tried to maintain a
semblance of composure despite her nerves;
3. The fake smile on his face gave the
semblance of happiness;
4. They had a
semblance of a plan, but it was not well thought out;
5. The broken vase was only held together by a
semblance of glue.