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as in image
a two-dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
the wealthy businessman hired a leading artist to paint his likeness
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as in replica
something or someone that strongly resembles another
why, you're the very likeness of your mother!
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as in resemblance
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
the forgery was difficult to detect due to the pinpoint likeness it bore to the original
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Recent Examples of likeness
Among concerns raised by objectors who testified at the hearing were the fairness of roster cuts and how they are accomplished, the process for how name, image and likeness (NIL valuations are established, and the management of athletes who will participate in the settlement in coming years.
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Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Athletes will be allowed to sign legitimate name, image and likeness deals outside of that framework.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
At one point in the race, Schimel posed for photos in front of a giant inflatable likeness of Trump.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2025
Zeus seduced Leda by magically transforming himself into the likeness of King Tyndarus.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
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Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Athletes will be allowed to sign legitimate name, image and likeness deals outside of that framework.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
At one point in the race, Schimel posed for photos in front of a giant inflatable likeness of Trump.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2025
Zeus seduced Leda by magically transforming himself into the likeness of King Tyndarus.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likeness
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What Happens Next? New Model Y Launch edition available ‘today’ – base models coming soon More 2026 Model Y inventory had arrived on the North Hollywood lot (see image above) since my last visit to the store.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The cost of maintaining that image became more difficult over time.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2025
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The restaurant includes a replica of her television, and tchotchkes throughout the space.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Voice cloning: The 3-second threat With just three seconds of audio, easily obtained from social media, voicemails or videos, fraudsters can create a convincing replica of your voice using AI.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The pair both wore dapper looks for the occasion — and showed off their striking resemblance to each other.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The violin maker David Rattray, who did restorations on the instrument in 2016 and published a book on Scottish violin makers, said in an email that the decorations only bore a superficial resemblance to Norwegian Hardanger fiddles, which often sport elaborate pen-and-ink patterns.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Other presidential paintings line the building's rotunda walls, including Boardman's depiction of former President Barack Obama.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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That’s a realistic depiction, says Dr. Joshua King, medical director of the Maryland Poison Center.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Photograph: Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Still, Hynes wasn’t about to paint a pretty picture about losing to the Isles.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Columbia University law professor Dorothy Lund, who has followed Musk’s career closely, points to the merger’s similarities with a previous Musk deal from around a decade ago: Tesla’s 2016 acquisition of SolarCity, a green energy company run by Musk’s two cousins and backed by Musk.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Because of similarities to motifs found on helmets in eastern Sweden, archaeologists long assumed the Sutton Hoo helmet originated there, too.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Its cover is also an artwork: a painting by Will St. John, who often makes portraits of drag queens and trans models done in the style of Renaissance paintings.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Austin was stabbed in the heart and died in the arms of his twin brother, the twins’ father said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lopez shares her twins Emme and Max, 17, with ex Marc Anthony.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Likeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likeness. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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