Examples of likeness in a Sentence
a stamp bearing the likeness of a president
There's some likeness between them.
There's an uncanny likeness between them.
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Just as name, image and likeness laws vary widely from state to state, these new memorandums of understanding (MOUs) being drafted by colleges also vary widely.
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Karen Weaver, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The retired Philadelphia Eagles center is sharing his theory that the famed Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty was actually based on his likeness.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
As general manager, Wojnarowski’s job includes coordinating name, image and likeness payments, and also finding ways to increase the available funds and thereby attract even better players.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Roster construction in the current era also requires a major commitment from the community in the form of name, image and likeness (NIL) support.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Karen Weaver, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The retired Philadelphia Eagles center is sharing his theory that the famed Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty was actually based on his likeness.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
As general manager, Wojnarowski’s job includes coordinating name, image and likeness payments, and also finding ways to increase the available funds and thereby attract even better players.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Roster construction in the current era also requires a major commitment from the community in the form of name, image and likeness (NIL) support.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Likeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likeness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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likeness
noun
like·ness
ˈlīk-nəs 
1
: a picture especially of a person : portrait
2
: the quality or state of being like : resemblance
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