1
as in resemblance
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
the similarity between the two essays is too great to be coincidental—one author virtually copied the other
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as in commonality
a point which two or more things share in common
the only similarity between this project and the last one is that both will involve some lab work
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Recent Examples of similarity
The keto and carnivore diets both restrict your carbohydrate intake, but their similarities stop there.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 17 Apr. 2025
The list of coincidental similarities in a class of objects goes on and on.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
This theory shows how Mars, despite sharing a few similarities with Earth, has a much different history full of unexpected surprises.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Despite surface similarities, there was no official connection between the two shows.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 17 Apr. 2025
The list of coincidental similarities in a class of objects goes on and on.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
This theory shows how Mars, despite sharing a few similarities with Earth, has a much different history full of unexpected surprises.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Despite surface similarities, there was no official connection between the two shows.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for similarity
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Creating timepieces that bear little resemblance to ordinary wristwatches (which traditionally feature a dial plate and hands, and attached by a strap, designed to be worn around the wrist) may seem like an unexpected move for Chanel, known for its classic styles.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Today the flat features a sleek, minimalist kitchen; a formal dining room for 10; a study; and a primary suite with large bay windows, a dressing room, and a very modern bathroom that likely bears little resemblance to Jagger’s days.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Similarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similarity. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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