resemblance
Americannoun
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the state or fact of resembling; similarity.
- Antonyms:
- difference
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a degree, kind, or point of likeness.
- Synonyms:
- similitude, analogy
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a likeness, appearance, or semblance of something.
- Synonyms:
- image
noun
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the state or quality of resembling; likeness or similarity in nature, appearance, etc
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the degree or extent to which or the respect in which a likeness exists
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something resembling something else; semblance; likeness
Related Words
Resemblance, similarity imply that there is a likeness between two or more people or things. Resemblance indicates primarily a likeness in appearance, either a striking one or one which merely serves as a reminder to the beholder: The boy has a strong resemblance to his father. Similarity may imply a surface likeness, but usually suggests also a likeness in other characteristics: There is a similarity in their tastes and behavior.
Other Word Forms
- nonresemblance noun
- preresemblance noun
- resemblant adjective
Etymology
Origin of resemblance
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, equivalent to resembl(er) “to resemble” resemble + -ance -ance
Example Sentences
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Forecasts for AI’s disruption of the job market bear a startling resemblance to early predictions for the metaverse.
From Barron's
Amnesty International said Mohammadi was forced to make a confession “in fast-tracked proceedings that bore no resemblance to a meaningful trial.”
The labor market today bears little resemblance to 2022, the last time a war sent commodity prices surging.
Like Hord, he had reddish-brown hair and a short red beard, but there the resemblance ended.
From Literature
I could see the resemblance to Anna May.
From Literature
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