lose semblance

Frequency: 6.23.1 per million words

to no longer have an outward appearance of something

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Examples (10)

  • He lost all semblance of dignity and rushed down the street after her.
  • After the accident, the once-orderly room lost all semblance of tidiness.
  • The meeting quickly lost any semblance of professionalism as arguments erupted.
  • If we don't act now, the situation will lose all semblance of control.
  • She struggled to prevent her composure from losing its semblance during the interrogation.
  • The old house had long since lost its semblance of a home, now just a decaying ruin.
  • Without proper leadership, the team began to lose all semblance of cohesion.
  • The chaotic market loses its semblance of order every afternoon.
  • He was afraid he would lose the semblance of a normal life after the diagnosis.
  • The debate quickly deteriorated, losing any semblance of constructive discussion.