veneer
nounA thin outer layer; figuratively, a superficial appearance concealing what lies beneath.
Thin outer layer
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nounA building's front, or a misleading outward appearance.
Misleading appearance
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semblance
nounAn outward appearance or limited likeness that may not reflect the full reality.
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