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most similar

ADJECTIVE

very much alike

Synonyms

STRONGEST

akin analogous comparable complementary identical related

STRONG

WEAK

agnate allied coincident coincidental coinciding collateral companion congruent congruous consonant consubstantial correlative corresponding homogeneous in agreement kin kindred matching much the same parallel reciprocal resembling same twin uniform

Antonyms

STRONGEST

alien different disconnected dissimilar unalike unequal unlike unrelated

WEAK

opposite

Example Sentences

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Like most similar defendants, Mr. Bolton had little choice other than to negotiate a plea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

On taxation, Newsom is perhaps most similar to former Gov. George Deukmejian, who opposed general tax increases for most of his administration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

"We show she carries genetic ancestry that is most similar to other individuals from the local population of Roman-era Britain."

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

"Toney is the most natural fit if Kane is injured. He is the most similar in terms of profile," says BBC Sport's senior football reporter Alex Howell.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

In all of these respects, Jomon skulls differ from those of modern Japanese and are most similar to those of modem Ainu, while Yayoi skulls most resemble those of modern Japanese.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond