as in similarity
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
since they're identical twins, you shouldn't be so surprised at the alikeness of their personal tastes
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Noun
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The conversation reveals surprising similarities between the women, who have both endured personal loss, family turmoil and the pressures of running large ranching operations.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026 -
Upon landing the part of Charlie Florek and learning the source material, Bradway finished Fortune’s Every Summer After novel in a single day, along the way noting physical similarities to Charlie, like his green eyes and love for the outdoors.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Eastern Forest Tick Examined under a microscope, this minuscule parasite bears an uncanny resemblance to your childhood bully, right down to its mullet and Van Halen T-shirt.—
Jay Ruttenberg,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Clearly fans of each other's style, this isn't the first time the striking resemblance between Paltrow and her daughter has been apparent.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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“Alikeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alikeness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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