resemblance

[ri-zem-bluhns] / rɪˈzɛm bləns /

NOUN

correspondence, similarity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affinity closeness coincidence comparison kinship parallel

STRONG

Xerox alikeness analogy carbon clone comparability conformity counterpart double facsimile image likeness look-alike parity ringer sameness semblance simile similitude

WEAK

birds of a feather carbon copy like of peas in a pod spitting image two of a kind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

difference divergence

STRONG

disagreement dissimilarity unlikeness

WEAK

contrast dissimililarity diversity

Example Sentences

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The steep decline comes amid Costco releasing a line of energy drinks under its private label Kirkland Signature—with similar flavors and packaging that bears a striking resemblance to Celsius products, but at a 55% discount.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

There is even a slight suggestion of a physical resemblance.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Not only do they bear an uncanny resemblance, but Rosy has very similar qualities to Nicole,” Sarnoff says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Schrödinger noticed the deep resemblance Hamilton had drawn between optics and mechanics.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Lazlo had reason to know that he bore little resemblance now to the junior librarian who’d ridden out of Zosma six months ago with the Tizerkane.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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