similarity
noun
sim·i·lar·i·ty
ˌsi-mə-ˈler-ə-tē 
-ˈla-rə-
plural similarities
1
: the quality or state of being similar : resemblance
2
: a comparable aspect : correspondence
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Examples of similarity in a Sentence
I doubt that these words are related beyond a similarity in sound.
The books share a similarity of ideas.
I see a lot of similarities in them.
Looking at these fossils, I see some similarity to modern-day birds.
I see very little similarity between your situation and his.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Stalin’s announcement comes on the heels of a recent archaeological study that suggests similarities between the mysterious Indus script and ancient graffiti in Tamil Nadu, on the other side of the country.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Its collaboration tools for soldiers and military planners, which shares similarities with Atlassian’s Jira project management suite, are currently used across all military networks, up to top secret level.
—David Jeans, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
Social media users noted the similarities between the two men, with people insisting that Franco portray the 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate in whatever future show or movie was produced about his alleged crime.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Similarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/similarity. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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similarity
noun
sim·i·lar·i·ty
ˌsim-ə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural similarities
1
: the quality or state of being similar : resemblance
2
: a point in which things are similar : correspondence
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