similitude

Example Sentences

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Thus, I say that God reduces this Love to His own Similitude as much as it is possible for it to bear likeness to Him.

From The Banquet (Il Convito) by Sayer, Elizabeth Price

Genuine Acting ceases in all departments of the world’s work; dextrous Similitude of Acting begins.

From Sartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History by Carlyle, Thomas

Similitude is a rhetorical comparison of one thing to another with which it has some points in common.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

By this means I meet with some celebrated Thought upon it, or a Thought of my own expressed in better Words, or some Similitude for the Illustration of my Subject.

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph

There is a Similitude made Use of that explains it.

From Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I. by Erasmus, Desiderius