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according

[uh-kawr-ding] / əˈkɔr dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
consonant
Synonyms
STRONG
agnate blending correspondent like parallel uniform
WEAK
accordant akin alike analogous coincident comparable compatible concordant conformable congenial congruous corresponding harmonious in agreement in rapport similar suitable sympathetic
Antonyms
STRONG
different dissimilar divergent unlike
WEAK
disagreeing dissonant incompatible incongruent incongruous inconsistent inconsonant
ADJECTIVE
equal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
balanced commensurate comparable corresponding equivalent identical proportionate
STRONG
coordinate correspondent double duplicate egalitarian invariable level look-alike matched matching parallel same uniform
WEAK
break even evenly matched fifty-fifty homologous identic indistinguishable one and the same same difference spit and image stack up with tantamount to the same degree two peas in pod unvarying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
different dissimilar mismatched unequal unlike
STRONG
changing divergent inconsistent variable
WEAK
biased disproportionate not alike unequitable unfair unjust unmatched varying

Example Sentences

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The average age of founders of so-called AI unicorns—companies worth more than $1 billion—has fallen from 40 in 2020 to 29 in 2024, according to investment firm Antler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The MOJ and its agencies now employ 90,000 staff, making it the largest government department, according to the Institute for Government think tank.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The motive behind the company's new scheme is simple according to Hal Stevenson, director of policy at Lime.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Americans say they expect to need an average of $1.46 million to retire on their own terms, up $200,000 from a year ago, according to a new survey from Northwestern Mutual.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Gelifen was given the lion’s share—“the griffin’s share,” according to Mal.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.