likeness
Example Sentences
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Swift received permission from the estate of Taylor, who died in 2011 at the age of 73, to release the song and to use her likeness in the music video.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
King’s estate complained about the images, leading the platform to announce that it had removed his likeness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
The push goes beyond paper currency: federal officials have also approved a commemorative gold coin bearing Trump’s likeness, while proposals for a $1 coin featuring the president have raised legal and ethical questions.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
The app’s remix feature allowed users to superimpose the likeness of their friends or celebrities into existing AI-generated video or create brand new ones.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
“I cannot agree with you. It appears to me a most perfect resemblance in every feature. I never saw such a likeness in my life. We must allow for the effect of shade, you know.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.