Definitions

similarity

[sim-uh-lar-i-tee] / ˌsɪm əˈlær ɪ ti /

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

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This similarity has strengthened the proposed evolutionary link between viruses and complex cells.

From Science Daily

By comparing genetic similarities and differences, they built an expanded Asgard archaea tree of life.

From Science Daily

The first detailed genetic map of cancer in pet cats reveals striking similarities with human versions of the disease, possibly helping find new ways to treat cancers in both.

From BBC

This current Arsenal side will hope the similarities end there.

From BBC

As for any similarities between herself and her characters, Huppert insists: "I never see any parallel between me and what I play, never."

From Barron's

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