likeness

American  

[lahyk-nis] / ˈlaɪk nɪs /

noun

1. a representation, picture, or image, especially a portrait.

   to draw a good likeness of Churchill.

2. the state or fact of being like.

   I can't get over your likeness to my friend.

   Synonyms:

   similitude, resemblance

3. the semblance or appearance of something; guise.

   to assume the likeness of a swan.

   Synonyms:

   form, shape

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likeness British  

/ ˈlaɪknɪs /

noun

1. the condition of being alike; similarity

2. a painted, carved, moulded, or graphic image of a person or thing

3. an imitative appearance; semblance

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Etymology

Origin of likeness

before 950; Middle English liknesse, Old English līcnes, variant of gelīcnes. See alike, -ness

Example Sentences

Some of those Sora-generated videos will be shown on Disney+, though the companies said the deal did not include talent likenesses or voices.

From Los Angeles Times

Colleges have become an attractive option in recent years with the advent of NIL deals -- name, image and likeness rights for sponsorship dollars that can eclipse some pro deals.

From Barron's

Images of the incumbent have flooded the capital, with neon signs, giant portraits and T-shirts bearing his likeness seen everywhere on the streets.

From Barron's

Ownership of the Grinch’s likeness is guarded as jealously as the villain protects his lair: Dr. Seuss Enterprises holds the rights to the children’s book, Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times

Are top-drawer college football teams and their name, image and likeness collectives simply trying to protect themselves from willy-nilly transfers or are they bullying players to stay put with threats of lawsuits?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• depiction
• effigy
• facsimile
• image
• photograph
• portrait
• replica
• reproduction