Vocabulary
Semblance
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a situation or condition that is similar to what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as hoped for.
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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As the war drags on, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the leaders of the sheikdoms to maintain any semblance of sovereignty and control over their territories.
Dawn Editorials —
A war of attrition
— 2026-03-11
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They eventually folded for 114; only Usman Khan offered a semblance of resistance with 44.
Dawn Editorials —
Crumbling under pressure
— 2026-02-17
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Indeed, the government has managed to restore a semblance of macroeconomic stability.But this has come at a steep cost to economic growth and export competitiveness.
Dawn Editorials —
Improving exports
— 2026-01-23
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Less talked about in the case of KP is the absence of political options, for there are few to no forces that can provide even a semblance of legitimacy or public support.
Dawn Editorials —
Stalemate continues
— 2025-12-09
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The sham went on with no opposition in the House.It has not been just the complete demolition of whatever independence of judiciary was left af ter the 26th Amendment but also the surrender of even the semblance of civilian rule.
Dawn Editorials —
Killing the Constitution
— 2025-11-12
Synonyms
pretense, affinity, analogy
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