liken to
phrasal verb
likened to; likening to; likens to
: to describe (someone or something) as similar to (someone or something else)
Some critics have likened his writing to Faulkner's.
She likened her trip to a pilgrimage.
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Meanwhile, Pike has been likened to actress Maisie Williams, particularly during the height of Game of Thrones' popularity.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
My experience: Percale is often likened to the feeling of a crisp cotton button-up and is said to be breathable and cool to the touch.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2025
The attacker has already got used to playing regularly and winning silverware with Palmeiras, and he has constantly been likened to superstars like Messi and Neymar in the process.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Because of his voice, Mahomes has been likened to Kermit.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
My experience: Percale is often likened to the feeling of a crisp cotton button-up and is said to be breathable and cool to the touch.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2025
The attacker has already got used to playing regularly and winning silverware with Palmeiras, and he has constantly been likened to superstars like Messi and Neymar in the process.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Because of his voice, Mahomes has been likened to Kermit.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Liken to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken%20to. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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