sem·blance 
/ˈsɛmbləns/ noun
/ˈsɛmbləns/ noun [singular] : the state of being somewhat like something but not truly or fully the same thing — usually + of ▪ They found it hard to maintain any semblance of control. [=to maintain any appearance of having control; to maintain any control at all] ▪ Her life finally returned to some semblance of order/normality. [=her life finally became a little more ordered/normal]
