semblance semblance /ˈsɛmbləns/

noun

1. () An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading  ( colour [Canadian, British] , gloss , color [American] , semblance )
   an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
    He hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity
   he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity
    He tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction
   he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction
    The situation soon took on a different color
   the situation soon took on a different color
   
2. Picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing  ( likeness , semblance )
   picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
   
3. An erroneous mental representation  ( semblance , illusion )
   an erroneous mental representation