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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But those Bruins bore little resemblance to the seeming juggernaut that took the floor Friday, determined to show what they’ve learned since late February.
From Los Angeles Times
“Not only do they bear an uncanny resemblance, but Rosy has very similar qualities to Nicole,” Sarnoff says.
From Los Angeles Times
Schrödinger noticed the deep resemblance Hamilton had drawn between optics and mechanics.
From Science Daily
An announcer on state television solemnly read a statement from the 88-member Assembly of Experts next to a picture of the new 56-year-old leader, who bears a striking resemblance to his father.
From Barron's
But devotees do want someone called “Sherlock Holmes” to have some passing resemblance to the character they know—the coolly cerebral detective whose self-containment is as pronounced as his deductions.
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