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parallels

NOUN

complement, correlation

Synonyms

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analogy comparison corollary resemblance similarity

STRONG

analogue correlate correspondence correspondent counterpart double duplicate duplication equal equivalent kin likeness match parallelism twin

WEAK

countertype homologue

Antonyms

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difference dissimilarity unlikeness

WEAK

divergence opposite reverse

VERB

be alike

Synonyms

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complement correlate correspond imitate

STRONG

agree assimilate collimate collocate compare conform copy equal equate liken match paragon parallelize

WEAK

keep pace

Antonyms

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differ

STRONG

disagree imbalance refuse

WEAK

distort diverge separate skew

Example Sentences

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Gouzer said he sees parallels between Banksy and Jean-Michel Basquiat, who also came to fame as a street artist with politically potent imagery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Drawing parallels between the two leaders' electoral wins over entrenched nationalist, authoritarian leaders, Magyar said his host in Warsaw "was also faced with similar problems".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Regardless, parallels between contemporary artists and Mozart diverge when commercial success figures into the picture.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

But from China’s perspective, the parallels are clear.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I kill the headlights and drive along the road that parallels the river.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed