have a resemblance to something—(also: bear a resemblance to something ) seem similar to smth. else, especially in external appearance:
- You walk into the water park through an entrance gate that has a resemblance to a beach hut.
have a semblance of something—(also: bear a semblance of something ) have a slight, superficial and often deceptive similarity to smth.:
- Although the book has a semblance of scholarship, a careful examination will reveal many errors and omissions.