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semblance

[sem-bluhns] / ˈsɛm bləns /


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Cruise’s character is an intentional parallel to his own cinema-championing schtick, an actor who believes every scene he’s in should carry some semblance of the truth.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

One of the biggest surprises was the casting of his son Indiana in his first film role, with the 22-year-old bearing more than a passing semblance to superstar Timothee Chalamet.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Grills is aware that without proper sleep and some semblance of a life outside of work, her output will inevitably suffer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

As they did in the semi-final against the Three Lions, they appeared in the first half to be more interested in stopping any semblance of football occurring than playing the game themselves.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

They’d sat in silence until some semblance of reality returned, and then left without a word, not waiting for Chaol to thank them.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas


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