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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a semblance" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to an outward appearance or a slight resemblance to something, often implying that it is not genuine or complete.
Example: "Despite the chaos, there was a semblance of order in the way the team organized their tasks."
Alternatives: "an appearance" or "a likeness".
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And it's still only a semblance.
Over time, a semblance of normalcy returned.
A semblance of normal life has returned.
A semblance of political comedy.
"I want a semblance of the truth.
Slowly, the war's end brought a semblance of peace.
But a semblance of calm has returned, he added.
"There is a semblance of normality in Freetown.
All those excuses have a semblance of truth.
J.T. maintained a semblance of order, however warped.
Life is slowly returning to a semblance of normalcy.
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