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Synonyms

similarity

American  
[sim-uh-lar-i-tee] / ˌsɪm əˈlær ɪ ti /

noun

plural

similarities
  1. the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.

    Synonyms:
    parallelism, correspondence, similitude
    Antonyms:
    difference
  2. an aspect, trait, or feature like or resembling another or another's.

    a similarity of diction.


Related Words

See resemblance.

Other Word Forms

  • nonsimilarity noun
  • unsimilarity noun

Etymology

Origin of similarity

First recorded in 1655–65; similar + -ity

Example Sentences

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"There are similarities in action and timing to the French incident," he told AFP.

From BBC

While there are some similarities in how each player joined the NFL and played their way to the Super Bowl, their paychecks look very different.

From MarketWatch

There are many similarities between sports betting and prediction markets, but one major difference to keep in mind before going all in on either one is how a player’s winnings and losses could be taxed.

From MarketWatch

Those who have worked under both Viana and Begiristain speak of similarities between them: they are unassuming in their demeanour but diligent and structured in the way they operate.

From BBC

For those who had their Super Bowl dreams dashed by the Patriots in the past, there are some uneasy similarities with how Vrabel and Maye have emulated the Brady and Belichick axis.

From BBC