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resemblance

[ri-zem-bluhns] / rɪˈzɛm bləns /
NOUN
correspondence, similarity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affinity closeness coincidence comparison kinship parallel
STRONG
Xerox alikeness analogy carbon clone comparability conformity counterpart double facsimile image likeness look-alike parity ringer sameness semblance simile similitude
WEAK
birds of a feather carbon copy like of peas in a pod spitting image two of a kind
Antonyms
STRONGEST
difference divergence
STRONG
disagreement dissimilarity unlikeness
WEAK
contrast dissimililarity diversity

Example Sentences

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The gladiator depicted on the cover of “Those Who Are About to Die” has the beginnings of a pot belly and bears not the slightest physical resemblance to Kirk Douglas or Russell Crowe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

There is even a slight suggestion of a physical resemblance.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Forecasts for AI’s disruption of the job market bear a startling resemblance to early predictions for the metaverse.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“Not only do they bear an uncanny resemblance, but Rosy has very similar qualities to Nicole,” Sarnoff says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

There’s definitely a strong resemblance, but if he really is my grandfather, why hasn’t Mama ever mentioned him to me?

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott

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