likened

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Likened by some critics to the works of Mark Twain, Henry James, Elizabeth Bowen and Truman Capote, Mr. Buechner’s novels were admired by loyal readers for their elegance, wit, depth and force.

From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2022

Likened to David McCullough and Edmund Morris as a popularizer of history, Massie wrote the best-selling “Nicholas and Alexandra,” adapted into an Oscar-winning film of the same name.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2019

Likened by some to a new-age luxury hotel, the ambiance here is cozy.

From Golf Digest • Jul. 25, 2018

Likened more than once to the Hollywood actor George Clooney, ahead of his arrival in the UK Mr Carney was touted as a "rock star" banker, a change from the usual Bank of England head.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2016

I think, ofttimes, that lives of men may be Likened to wandering winds that come and go, Not knowing whence they rise, whither they blow O'er the vast globe, voiceful of grief or glee.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. October, 1878. by Various