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similarities

NOUN

likeness, correspondence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affinity analogy closeness coincidence comparison connection correlation harmony kinship parallel relationship resemblance sameness

STRONG

agreement alikeness approximation association collation community comparability concordance concurrence conformity congruence congruity homogeneity identity interrelation look-alike parallelism parity proportion reciprocity relation semblance simile similitude synonymity

WEAK

dead ringer likes of peas in a pod two of a kind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clash difference disagreement disconnection dissimilarity divergence imbalance

STRONG

opposition

WEAK

unlikeness

Example Sentences

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The scans revealed that the fish's brain shared similarities with species associated with the evolutionary transition from aquatic to terrestrial life.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

In fact, Mr. Lefebvre notes many striking similarities between avian and primate intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The similarities between Wayne Rooney and Jordan Pickford are striking.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

He, his wife and another of the ship's passengers later died of the virus, which has revived bitter memories of the emergence of Covid-19, despite health experts downplaying similarities between the viruses.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

He thought about the similarities between people and animals, especially people at war.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman