If there is a semblance of a particular condition or quality, it appears to exist, even though this may be a false impression. At least a semblance of normality has been restored to parts of the country. a/some semblance of sth a situation, condition etc that is close to or similar to a particular one, usually a good one (sembler )
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color"