similarity
[sim-uh-lar-i-tee]
- the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
- an aspect, trait, or feature like or resembling another or another's: a similarity of diction.
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Origin of similarity
Synonyms
See more synonyms for similarity on Thesaurus.com1. similitude, correspondence, parallelism. See resemblance.
Antonyms
1. difference.
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Examples from the Web for similarity
Contemporary Examples
Hitchcock was fascinated when I pointed out the similarity, and considered it at some length.
Online commenters remarked that the student bore a similarity to one of the suspects pictured in a picture released by the FBI.
I am pretty happy-go-lucky in general, so that is also a similarity.
The easiest way to satisfy the similarity requirement would be to purchase one or more other sports franchises.
Paprika has a huge cult following and Nolan has quietly admitted a similarity.
Historical Examples
Strange, that with this similarity of taste we could never agree!
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
In matrimony a similarity of tastes, particularly the taste for domination.
The Devil's DictionaryAmbrose Bierce
Theirs it was to obey orders, but all similarity ended there.
The Law-BreakersRidgwell Cullum
The similarity between the words Offer and Over is very obvious.
Y GododinAneurin
Several points of similarity and contrast may be observed between them.
LawsPlato
Word Origin and History for similarity
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper