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similar

[sim-uh-ler] / ˈsɪm ə lər /
ADJECTIVE
very much alike
Synonyms
STRONGEST
akin analogous comparable complementary identical related
STRONG
like
WEAK
agnate allied coincident coincidental coinciding collateral companion congruent congruous consonant consubstantial correlative corresponding homogeneous in agreement kin kindred matching much the same parallel reciprocal resembling same twin uniform
Antonyms
STRONGEST
alien different disconnected dissimilar unalike unequal unlike unrelated
WEAK
opposite

Example Sentences

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Prof Loos said the genetic effect, while modest, "is similar to other factors - and not trivial".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Wednesday’s announcement clears up weeks of uncertainty following a report that Meta had delayed the release of its coming AI model after it failed to outperform similar programs from rivals.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The Masters is the favorite week of golf enthusiasts and, similar to the Super Bowl, attracts casual fans as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Another example of a similar “LOL, let’s kiss” narrative throw-away would be “Jennifer’s Body,” released in 2009.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

We had grown up in a similar way, second and third generation, as American as we were Chinese.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu