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

"It resembles the comradeship and the bonds that were formed at the college at the time," he continued.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

If anyone resembles a future NFL player, it’s him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Apart from subtle differences in body size and vocalizations, it closely resembles other gentoos, with the familiar white underside and black back that help penguins avoid predators and hunt prey in the ocean.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

The latest model, the Geran-5, looks more like a missile than a Shahed, which resembles a miniature delta-wing airplane.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

The Bundimun at rest resembles a patch of greenish fungus with eyes, though when alarmed it will scuttle away on its numerous spindly legs.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling