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
b
: a point of likeness : similarity
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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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
That 42-year-old version of Pacquiao, who needed stitches for more than one cut on his face, bore little resemblance to the buzzsaw that won belts across eight divisions.
—Josh Gross, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
Alas, the convoluted screenplay written by the director and spouse Nina Litvak bears little resemblance to that real-world incident, locates the criminal motivation well outside the realm of antisemitism, and somewhat awkwardly attempts to balance straight suspense with a persistent comedic streak.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 15 July 2025
Yet, the Royals showcased why any resemblance to their 2024 playoff team is becoming more and more distant.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
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“Resemblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resemblance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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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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