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analogies

NOUN

agreement, similarity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comparison correlation metaphor parallel

STRONG

affinity alikeness correspondence equivalence homology likeness relation relationship resemblance semblance simile similitude

Antonyms

STRONGEST

difference

STRONG

dissimilarity unlikeness

WEAK

disagreement

Example Sentences

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While historical comparisons and analogies can be overdone, the parallels between Washington in late November 2004 and today can feel a little too on the nose.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Against that backdrop, the use of charged historical analogies can feel less like explanation and more like improvisation.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Even if you don’t put much weight on chart analogies, Deluard said that we should be paying attention to the many signs of an imminent market top.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

“The way he explains is really good. And he explains in like, metaphors and analogies that you’re surprised to hear,” said Malinin, who debuted the quad axel in 2022 when he was 17.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Taking our previous analogies for punctuation, what happens when it isn’t used?

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author