Definitions

resemble

[ri-zem-buhl] / rɪˈzɛm bəl /

VERB

look or be like

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feature mirror parallel simulate

STRONG

approximate coincide double duplicate echo favor follow match relate

WEAK

appear like be similar to be the very picture of bear resemblance to bring to mind come close to come near correspond to have earmarks of have signs of pass for remind one of seem like smack of sound like take after

Antonyms

WEAK

contradict contrast deviate differ disagree

Example Sentences

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Regarding the tattoo, Platner said he covered up what appeared to resemble the "Totenkopf" - German for "death's head" - used by Nazi forces during World War Two.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

It would be hard for the U.S. soccer team to more closely resemble the architects who founded the country, nor the vision those architects had for their creation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

One of the biggest challenges is searching for something that may not resemble any known form of life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

There the zoning ordinance of 1916 mandated that tall buildings step back at certain prescribed heights, making sure the streets did not come to resemble the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

The roots inside resemble shriveled-up potatoes, and they float in some sort of amber-colored liquid.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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