resemblance
noun
re·sem·blance
ri-ˈzem-blən(t)s 
1
a
: the quality or state of resembling
especially
: correspondence in appearance or superficial qualities
The brothers share a family resemblance.
b
: a point of likeness : similarity
This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual events is coincidental.
2
3
archaic
: characteristic appearance
4
obsolete
: probability
Examples of resemblance in a Sentence
He doesn't look exactly like his father, but there is some resemblance.
There is no resemblance between her and her sister.
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Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
While the term is widely used, much of what is marketed as kohl bears little resemblance to its traditional counterpart.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
But honestly, the Warriors also bore little resemblance to the dynasty of that era.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
And with several shots of the sneaker throughout the park, the resemblance between the two is uncanny.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for resemblance
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“Resemblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resemblance. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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resemblance
noun
re·sem·blance
ri-ˈzem-blən(t)s
1
a
: the quality or state of resembling : similarity
b
: a point of likeness
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