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as in same
being one and not another
both families wanted the identical puppy and weren't accepting the argument that its littermates were just as good
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as in similar
resembling another in every respect
identical dresses whose only difference is a designer label that fetches a high price
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Recent Examples of identical
These measurements are nearly identical to the DeathAdder V3 Pro, while the DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is just a hair smaller.
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PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
Additionally, the methods Neanderthals used to make the lion multitool are identical to those found on other items in the cave, including some made from bear bones.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
Samberg was referring to a 2018 documentary that followed a pair of identical triplets who were separated at birth by the Louise Wise adoption agency.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
The corporate giant acquired Dollar Shave Club (DSC) in 2016 for what seems almost identical reasons—viral marketing that challenged industry giants.
—Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
Additionally, the methods Neanderthals used to make the lion multitool are identical to those found on other items in the cave, including some made from bear bones.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
Samberg was referring to a 2018 documentary that followed a pair of identical triplets who were separated at birth by the Louise Wise adoption agency.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
The corporate giant acquired Dollar Shave Club (DSC) in 2016 for what seems almost identical reasons—viral marketing that challenged industry giants.
—Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identical
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Why would growing corn for ethanol and burning it in an engine be any climate-friendlier than growing that same corn for food and burning an equivalent amount of gasoline in an engine?—
Michael Grunwald
July 21,
Literary Hub,
21 July 2025
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That same year, Gladys married her second husband, Jacques Balsan.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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This doesn’t come without challenges, especially with junior staff who haven’t weathered similar storms before.—
Philip A. Nardone,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Mimic Alba’s seasonal slay by shopping similar vests, pants, caps, sunglasses, and bags from Amazon.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In a recent note on quantum computing, analysts at Bank of America had to reach way back—way, way back—for a comparable advancement in human history.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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Burberry’s overall group revenues declined 1% year-on-year on a comparable basis to £433 million ($ 582million) in the June quarter, compared with the 3% decline analysts had forecast in a company compiled consensus.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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Rounding off the league’s national TV offerings is TBS, which is averaging 358,000 viewers per outing with its non-exclusive Tuesday night telecasts, good for a 17% lift compared to the analogous period in 2024.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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The judge found that California did not present evidence of any historically analogous laws, finding that the laws the state did cite were not similar enough.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2025
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The environmental and public health benefits are substantial: One electric bus prevents the equivalent emissions from 33 gasoline vehicles, with 70% lower operating costs compared to diesel buses.—
Margo T. Oge,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In 2024, 89% of infants globally, equivalent to about 115 million, received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85%, roughly 109 million, completed all three doses.—
Dr. Michelle Lee,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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“Identical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identical. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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