semblance
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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
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
Since then, they've been plotting how to get their comrade home so they can confirm his identity beyond doubt through DNA testing and offer his family a semblance of closure.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Lorre says that back then, he had a semblance of an idea for a show, but it wasn’t fully formed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
For there were not many buyers really—there was only one, and he kept these agents in separate offices to give a semblance of competition.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
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