semblance

Noun

• picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing

• an erroneous mental representation

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  likeness , illusion , gloss , color , colour