as in comparable
having qualities in common
the two actresses accidentally wore similar outfits to the same gala
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Recent Examples of similar
Vionic Rosa Strappy Sandals These gold sandals have a similar vibe to Stewart’s, thanks to woven straps and platform soles.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 12 June 2025
If a deal does sell out, there's a high chance another store will be offering a similar or matching discount.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 12 June 2025
The following Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list.
Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
They were also dismayed by a joint budget agreement unveiled by lawmakers earlier this week, which includes similar — though lighter — Medi-Cal cost-cutting measures: $30 premiums and an enrollment freeze beginning in July 2027.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 12 June 2025
If a deal does sell out, there's a high chance another store will be offering a similar or matching discount.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 12 June 2025
The following Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list.
Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
They were also dismayed by a joint budget agreement unveiled by lawmakers earlier this week, which includes similar — though lighter — Medi-Cal cost-cutting measures: $30 premiums and an enrollment freeze beginning in July 2027.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for similar
Adjective
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Beyond this, the study also showed that owning a dog, or even a cat, significantly boosts human life satisfaction and well-being, to a degree comparable to the impact of family and friends.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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Daniel Ghali, a senior commodity strategist at the firm, said in a note to clients that the initial moves in oil markets already put this week's developments on par with the average comparable event since the 1980s.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Mycelium is analogous to the roots of a plant (although mushrooms are fungi, not plants).—
Skye Chilton,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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These talismans of use are analogous to the often unaffected art work shown at Intuit.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Why Open Networks Make Sense Supply chains are deeply complex, and no two systems are alike.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Adaptability Is Key No two performances are alike because no two audiences are alike.—
Dr. Jen Donnell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The outlet was able to locate an original photo of one such booth from the era, which entailed White contestants throwing objects at the head of a Black boy for prizes.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Erecting mitigation barricades is the only answer to such determined ransomware actors.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Similar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similar. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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