1
: in like manner : similarly
go and do likewise
2
: in addition
a painter who is likewise a sculptor
3
: similarly so with me
answered "likewise" to "Pleased to meet you"
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an acclaimed painter who is likewise a sculptor
the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door
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Alan Cullison, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Other blue‑chip brands—from McDonald’s and John Deere to tech giants like Amazon and Meta—have likewise scaled back or rebranded diversity work, often citing the new legal and political climate.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The action films are likewise both packed with paranoia and betrayal.
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The poetry of Brontë’s language is likewise diluted.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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