resembles

VERB

look or be like

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feature mirror parallel simulate

STRONG

approximate coincide double duplicate echo favor follow match relate

WEAK

appear like be similar to be the very picture of bear resemblance to bring to mind come close to come near correspond to have earmarks of have signs of pass for remind one of seem like smack of sound like take after

Antonyms

WEAK

contradict contrast deviate differ disagree

Example Sentences

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resembles

Until now, Zoox has been offering free rides in Las Vegas and San Francisco with its specialized AV, which resembles a toaster on wheels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Their work focused on canine distemper virus, which produces a disease in ferrets that closely resembles measles.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026

One of the models resembles a miniature tablet when unfolded.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

It takes place within an open-air arena which not only resembles a giant bird nest but is also actually being used as one - swallows moved into the rafters within days of its completion.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

In profile she resembles a cute Punchinello, her cheeks expressive, painted, and the nose carved for comic effect.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides