1
as in similarity
a point which two or more things share in common
I see a family resemblance between you and your brother
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as in likeness
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
the look of the director's latest film bears a strong resemblance to the look of his last film
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And the most viral new-gen phonk bears no resemblance to Memphis rap besides the apocalyptic menace.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2025
The form bears a slight resemblance to the Looney Tunes character Roadrunner.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
The chef noted that people are quick to claim that their family members share a resemblance with him.
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At first glance, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new Broadway play Purpose bears a striking resemblance to Appropriate, his subversive take on the white domestic dramas the theater world loves so much.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2025
The form bears a slight resemblance to the Looney Tunes character Roadrunner.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
The chef noted that people are quick to claim that their family members share a resemblance with him.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
At first glance, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new Broadway play Purpose bears a striking resemblance to Appropriate, his subversive take on the white domestic dramas the theater world loves so much.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Resemblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resemblance. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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