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likeness

[lahyk-nis] / ˈlaɪk nɪs /
NOUN
resemblance; something that corresponds
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depiction effigy facsimile image photograph portrait replica reproduction
STRONG
Xerox affinity agreement alikeness analogy appearance carbon clone comparison conformity copy counterpart delineation ditto double equality equivalence form guise identicalness identity model parallelism photocopy picture representation resemblance sameness semblance similarity simile similitude study uniformity
WEAK
analogousness comparableness dead ringer knockoff lookalike
Antonyms
STRONGEST
entity original
STRONG
difference disagreement discord dissimilarity inequality opposition reality unlikeness

Example Sentences

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Carter also touted the Big Ten’s ability to organize name, image and likeness deals for athletes using NIL collectives.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

King’s estate complained about the images, leading the platform to announce that it had removed his likeness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The push goes beyond paper currency: federal officials have also approved a commemorative gold coin bearing Trump’s likeness, while proposals for a $1 coin featuring the president have raised legal and ethical questions.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The app’s remix feature allowed users to superimpose the likeness of their friends or celebrities into existing AI-generated video or create brand new ones.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Hip-hop artists quoted him in lyrics, cut his speeches across the breaks, or flashed his likeness in their videos.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates