semblance
noun/ˈsɛmbləns/
Frequency rank: #11,800 most common English word
Meaning
an outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.
Example sentence
Despite their differences, the two groups managed to maintain semblance of order during the meeting.
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