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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2
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
Davidtz saw cultural similarities in this story to her own childhood in South Africa, and with this astonishing cinematic jewel, presents a sensorially transporting snapshot of this place in time — the family, racial and political dynamics, and how a child might synthesize it all.
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025
Like Sentinel, Fluffy was popular with plant personnel, though some got a little freaked out because of its canine similarities.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 12 July 2025
Liberia was modeled after the American system of governance and bears cultural similarities, from its flag to the names of its streets and institutions, including the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 11 July 2025
The neighborhood, however, is really where the similarities end; no two hotels on the list are the same in either appearance or personality.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025
Like Sentinel, Fluffy was popular with plant personnel, though some got a little freaked out because of its canine similarities.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 12 July 2025
Liberia was modeled after the American system of governance and bears cultural similarities, from its flag to the names of its streets and institutions, including the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 11 July 2025
The neighborhood, however, is really where the similarities end; no two hotels on the list are the same in either appearance or personality.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for similarity
resemblance
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Ironically, despite being billed as Disney’s most lifelike Audio-Animatronic, its face bears little resemblance to Walt's leading to a deluge of excoriating criticism from fans.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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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
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“Similarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similarity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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