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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A likeness of the former U.S. senator, a plaque detailing his service, and, of course, water.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Suzuki, 52, standing in front of his likeness outside T-Mobile Park, pointed incredulously at the bat before laughing.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Last month, the same agency gave its approval to the design of a commemorative gold coin etched in Trump's likeness to be minted for the 250th anniversary.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Unlike college athletes, they can’t get paid for their name, image and likeness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“I cannot agree with you. It appears to me a most perfect resemblance in every feature. I never saw such a likeness in my life. We must allow for the effect of shade, you know.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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