Definitions

resemble

[ri-zem-buhl] / rɪˈzɛm bəl /

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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A pair of 40-story residential towers was painted red to resemble missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In a first-of-its-kind large-scale study, scientists created giant fire whirls, spinning columns of flame that resemble fire tornadoes, and found they burn oil faster and more cleanly than conventional methods.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The spaces between the fingers resemble the triangular basins created as the crust extends.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Citi expects a new Siri app to resemble something like OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot while also serving as an AI assistant across applications on Apple’s operating systems.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

I think it’s true that dog owners can resemble their pets, like a guy with shaggy hair and a droopy face might have a dog with shaggy fur and a droopy face.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

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